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Award

15 Jul 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham has completed a procurement process for "Conference Room Hardware" under the industry category of Hardware, specifically targeting enterprise-grade audio and video communication devices, such as headsets and video conferencing bars. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating that it was not within the usual scope of the directive. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with the award signed on 3rd July 2026. The delivery location is specified as UKC1 in the United Kingdom, and the contracting process involved an active contract worth £91,934.38 with Insight Direct UK Ltd as the supplier.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality audio and video communication devices. Organisations with expertise in providing hardware solutions for enterprise settings could have a competitive edge in similar tenders. Although this particular opportunity is complete, businesses that can offer price-competitive and technologically advanced communication equipment may find similar opportunities in the public sector. Such tenders often involve contracts that contribute to the organisation's broader objectives, enabling sustained business growth and increased visibility in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Conference Room Hardware

Notice Description

Enterprise-grade audio and video communication devices, such as headsets & video conferencing bars.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Enterprise-grade audio and video communication devices, such as headsets & video conferencing bars.

Procurement Information

Enterprise-grade audio and video communication devices, such as headsets & video conferencing bars.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066839-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,934 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

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