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title: "Redacted Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-03-22"
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# Redacted Contract

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0353eda0-8fb1-493e-a3a6-c0fe9c1f8f0a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender titled "Redacted Contract," issued by the Crown Commercial Service for the supply, installation, de-installation, re-installation, and maintenance of covert surveillance equipment for the Department for Work and Pensions. This tender falls under the industry category of vehicle conversion and reconditioning services, with a total value of £600,000. The award was finalised on 2nd January 2018, and the contract commenced on 4th January 2018, continuing until 3rd January 2022. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, within a geographic scope that includes the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the surveillance equipment and vehicle conversion sectors. Companies that specialise in advanced technology solutions, especially those with experience in dealing with governmental contracts, will be well-suited to compete, given the need for high-quality installation and maintenance services. As this contract demonstrates the Crown Commercial Service's reliance on external suppliers for high-stakes installations, it opens avenues for large enterprises in the technology field to engage with public sector projects and develop long-term relationships with government agencies.

## Notice

This contract relates to the supply, installation, de-installation, re-installation and maintenance of covert surveillance equipment in vehicles for the Department for Work and Pensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47088f46-8c8b-403e-81a9-32ca4be5de9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2018 - 3 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT, |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SONIC COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47088f46-8c8b-403e-81a9-32ca4be5de9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47088f46-8c8b-403e-81a9-32ca4be5de9c
  22nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d00f30e0-0c8f-4ac9-acef-699360ea4522

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