Award

GPS Tracking Devices for Pursuits

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2025 at 00:00

Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Police Authority as the buying organisation, seeking the supply, delivery, and installation of GPS tracking devices for vehicle pursuits. The contract is centred around public order and safety, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing broad participation. The procurement stage has now reached the award stage, with GMK Limited, identified as the winner and awarded a contract valued at £450,000. The contract, spanning the entirety of Scotland, aims to enhance law enforcement capabilities through technological advancements. The contract, signed on 6th March 2025, followed a competitive tender process, initially opened on 23rd December 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the technology and equipment supply sectors, particularly those proficient in GPS and tracking technologies. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as GMK Limited, who specialise in providing bespoke solutions that meet high quality and price-performance criteria, would find this contract particularly beneficial. The significant contract value and the potential for strategic partnerships with public bodies provide a robust foundation for businesses aspiring to enter or expand within the public safety technology market.

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Notice Title

GPS Tracking Devices for Pursuits

Notice Description

Supply, Delivery & installation of GPS Tracking Devices for Vehicle Pursuits.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply & Installation of GPS tracking devices for police pursuits.

Renewal: Initial contract duration will be 12 months, there are 4 further 12 months extensions optional.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783492
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530878
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35200000 - Police equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jamie.sibley@scotland.police.uk, procurementtenders@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668, +44 7867153791

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GMK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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