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Digital Interview Recorders (DIR)

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Award

11 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority, a central purchasing body, recently completed the procurement process for 'Digital Interview Recorders (DIR)' in the public order and safety industry category. Located in Glasgow, the Authority employed a restricted procedure, a selective procurement method, for this contract. The process reached the award stage on 11th July 2025. The awarded contract, signed on 10th February 2025, falls under 'Goods' as the main category and is supported by the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6259. The delivery of the digital recorders is intended for the UK region, with a contract value of £587,717.08.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in digital recording technology, particularly those that can provide solutions tailored for law enforcement. Although the contract was awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, other large enterprises within the tech industry could find similar opportunities engaging, especially those capable of participating in competitive tenders conducted under selective procedures. This contract underscores the potential for growth in the digital solutions market, notably within government or public security sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Interview Recorders (DIR)

Notice Description

Procurement of Digital Interview Recorders for Policing Purposes

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Digital Interview Recorder conducted via Mini Competition via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions, Lot 5 Blue Light Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800677
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534511
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32331500 - Recorders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£587,717 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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