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Supply of Batons

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

09 Sep 2026 at 10:06

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 15:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria sought mechanical expandable batons and belt-mounted holsters for Northumbria Police. The requirement covered the complete product lifecycle: manufacture, supply, repair, refurbishment, maintenance and replacement, keeping the equipment safe, reliable and operationally fit. This is a police equipment supply and support contract, with delivery in the United Kingdom. The procurement comprised one lot and was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Suppliers would need to provide both the batons and holsters and support them throughout their service life, rather than supplying equipment only. The buying organisation is the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, acting for Northumbria Police.

The procurement reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open, below-threshold competition, with electronic submission allowed through the Intend Portal. Enquiries were due by 17 July 2026 at 12:00 and tender responses by 24 July 2026 at 12:00. The contract was planned to run from 14 September 2026 to 13 September 2028, with one optional 12-month extension to 13 September 2029. Its gross value was £126,000. Responses were to be evaluated using 60% quality, 30% price and 10% social value. The procurement was subsequently cancelled after the award stage, with the stated reason that the scope of the specification had changed; a new procurement process was to be undertaken.

This opportunity suited manufacturers and specialist suppliers of mechanical expandable police batons, particularly businesses able to provide compatible belt-mounted holsters and sustained product support. The required capability extended from initial manufacture and supply through repair, refurbishment, preventative maintenance and replacement, so bidders needed suitable technical facilities, repair expertise, parts and operational processes for managing equipment over its lifecycle. Suppliers also needed the capacity to maintain safe, reliable and operationally fit equipment for a police customer over a multi-year service period. The requirement was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to specialist SMEs with an established police, security-equipment or comparable operational supply and maintenance capability. The cancellation means this particular competition has ended, but a revised procurement was intended.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Batons

Notice Description

Northumbria Police require the provision of mechanical expandable batons, and belt mounted holsters, together with a full repair and maintenance service for the duration of the contract. The successful supplier will be responsible for the manufacture, supply, repair, refurbishment, maintenance, and replacement of batons to ensure they remain safe, reliable, and operationally fit throughout their lifecycle. All details can be found in the ITT dcouments which can be accessed via the Bluelight Intend Portal - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085215-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35200000 - Police equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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