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The Provision Of Ancillary Cabling And Other Associated Products

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire

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24 Sep 2026 at 16:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire bought ancillary cabling and associated products for Northamptonshire Police, including audio-equipment accessories. This is a supply requirement supporting the force’s operational equipment and communications needs. Delivery covers Northamptonshire, including the Northampton and Wellingborough areas. The procurement was handled by the Commissioner, with the products awarded to Sonic Communications Ltd. Its scope is focused on cabling and related products rather than a broader communications service or infrastructure project, so it is most relevant to suppliers able to provide these goods to a police force across the county.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Sonic Communications Ltd through a direct award below the procurement threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 21 August 2026. Its initial period runs from 24 August 2026 to 23 August 2027, with two 12-month extension options, allowing for a maximum period through 23 August 2029. The contract value is £165,000 excluding VAT (£198,000 including VAT). There is one lot, covering ancillary cabling and associated products. The available procurement details do not set out evaluation criteria or supplier eligibility conditions; the contract was awarded without a competitive evaluation.

This award shows Northamptonshire Police has recurring demand for ancillary cabling, audio-equipment accessories and related products, sourced through a direct award rather than a competed tender on this occasion. Suppliers positioning for similar requirements should be able to supply a suitable range of cabling and associated equipment and fulfil orders for a police force across Northamptonshire. A credible competitor would demonstrate reliable product availability, consistent fulfilment and the capacity to support the force’s operational purchasing needs. The selected supplier is a small or medium-sized business, showing that delivery of this requirement was within the reach of an SME. Product suppliers and specialist distributors in cabling and audio-equipment accessories are the closest fit; businesses offering unrelated services are less directly aligned.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision Of Ancillary Cabling And Other Associated Products

Notice Description

The Provision Of Ancillary Cabling And Other Associated Products for Northamptonshire Police. The period of this contract shall be for one (1) year from the 24th August 2026 to the 23rd August 2027. There are 2 X 12 month extension option available from the 24th August 2027 until the 23rd August 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0779e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090733-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32351300 - Audio equipment accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2027 6-12 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
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill & Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sonic Communications Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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