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Custody Screening Systems

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE

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20 Jul 2026 at 11:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire has recently completed the procurement process for supplying custody screening systems. This contract, titled "Custody Screening Systems," was initiated with the procurement method "Below threshold - limited competition" under legal basis 2023/54. The awarded contract is for five screening systems, primarily dealing with goods in the security equipment industry category. The main location for delivery is in the UKD region, specifically at Lancashire Police, Saunders Lane, Hutton, Preston. The contract was signed on 20th July 2026 and will remain active until 19th October 2026. The associated contract value is approximately £58,950 gross, with the competitive process now completed and the award in an active status.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security and police equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises like METRASENS LIMITED, the awarded supplier. Companies with experience supplying high-tech security apparatus could see substantial growth potential by participating in similar procurements. Businesses looking to engage with sub-central government authorities, such as police departments, would find this type of opportunity beneficial for expanding their market presence and forging influential public sector relationships. The process was limited in competition, emphasizing the need for businesses to maintain excellent relationships and awareness with relevant procurement bodies to effectively position themselves for future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Custody Screening Systems

Notice Description

5 x custody screening systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ceae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068175-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,125 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METRASENS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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