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title: "Helicopter Link Support & Maintenance"
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buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE POLICE"
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# Helicopter Link Support & Maintenance

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bb5ebd6-f276-42e2-8836-5f4617718893

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## Summary

Warwickshire Police, overseen by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, has concluded the award process for a contract titled "Helicopter Link Support & Maintenance." This contract falls under the services category, specifically maintenance services of radio-communications equipment, and is valued at £48,540.88. The procurement was managed through a direct award process due to unique supply requirements, under a single tender action below the threshold. The contract is operational from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with no options for extension, and services will be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The most recent update to this contract was made in June 2025, following its award in February 2025.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for enterprises involved in radio-communications equipment maintenance, particularly those suited to handling the upkeep of communication systems for law enforcement purposes. SMEs and entities with the ability to meet the procurement requirements can benefit from engaging in this type of work, allowing for sustainable business growth through ensuring ongoing support for critical police operations. Enterprises like ENTERPRISE CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED, who have already secured this contract, highlight the characteristics required for successful participation in such tenders.

## Notice

Update June 2025 this contract has been cancelled as decided that raising ad hoc requirements as and when required offers better value for money for the force. This will be reviewed annually. The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire on behalf of Warwickshire Police has awarded a contract for the support and maintenance of equipment and software for use in communication via the force to police helicopters. This was a direct award via an internal exemption process due to the unique supply and to award for a longer term to ensure regular inspections and negate the need for ad hoc requests for support. The agreement is in place for 3 years with no extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a44b11-c282-45ca-b75b-dd73e2382396 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,540 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,540 |
| 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 | WARWICKSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV35 7QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick All Saints & Woodloes |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENTERPRISE CONTROL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 09:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a44b11-c282-45ca-b75b-dd73e2382396
- 11 Feb 2025 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a44b11-c282-45ca-b75b-dd73e2382396

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a44b11-c282-45ca-b75b-dd73e2382396
  20th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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