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Evidential Breath Alcohol Instruments

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE

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23 Jun 2026 at 11:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Evidential Breath Alcohol Instruments" is managed by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire, in coordination with Bedfordshire. It falls under the goods and services industry category, focusing on detection and analysis apparatus. The contract involves the replacement of instruments for Bedfordshire custody and Cambridgeshire custody, totalling a one-off purchase and first-year service and calibration. The procurement process utilised the direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, and is currently in the award stage. The total contract value amounts to GBP 97,898.40, and it will run from 24th June 2026 until 30th June 2027. The supplier tasked with fulfilling this contract is Lion Laboratories Ltd, based in Barry, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in manufacturing and servicing detection and analysis apparatus. Small and medium-sized enterprises that can provide quality goods and services efficiently may find the direct procurement process appealing, as it eliminates the competitive bidding stage. Businesses equipped with the latest technologies in breath alcohol analysis and calibration are well-suited to meet the needs outlined in this contract, thus expanding their presence within the sub-central government public authority sector. Engaging in such contracts not only provides financial gains but also enhances reputation and credibility within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evidential Breath Alcohol Instruments

Notice Description

Replacement Instruments for Bedfordshire custody (3) and Cambridgeshire custody (3). One off purchase of instruments and first year of service and calibration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058923-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,582 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Additional Buyers

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 9LA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LION LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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