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title: "Provision Of Method Of Entry Equipment"
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# Provision Of Method Of Entry Equipment

Buyer: DURHAM CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10ff5e82-b55a-4c69-ac26-1bfe90fb24c6

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## Summary

Durham Constabulary has awarded a contract for the provision of Method of Entry Equipment, following a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process was led by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and falls under the category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment with a procurement ID of POL 24. The contract, valued at £40,000, will cater to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tendering process concluded on 14th November 2025, with the contract period commencing on 17th November 2025 and extending until 17th November 2029. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award published on 28th November 2025.

This tender offers a notable opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying security and defence equipment, particularly entities that can work with large-scale operations such as the Sigma Security Devices Limited, the awarded supplier. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this domain may find this type of procurement conducive for business expansion, given its emphasis on supplying specialised equipment to law enforcement agencies. Engagement in such contracts can lead to steady income over multiple years and a strengthened portfolio in the security equipment supply chain.

## Notice

Durham Constabulary have awarded a contract via ID 5708985 - Supply of Method of Entry Equipment - Framework Agreement. This is led by Police Service Of Northern Ireland (PSNI) This is to supply method of entry equipment for use by the force.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516c8649-b282-4c65-a806-1c97ff42de9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGMA SECURITY DEVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516c8649-b282-4c65-a806-1c97ff42de9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516c8649-b282-4c65-a806-1c97ff42de9f
  28th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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