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title: "Photographic Consumables, Equipment and Associated Hardware Framework"
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# Photographic Consumables, Equipment and Associated Hardware Framework

Buyer: THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80235599-af29-4a38-aa87-381ef9c1639b

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## Summary

Thames Valley Police is leading a tender for the "Photographic Consumables, Equipment and Associated Hardware Framework," aiming to procure photographic supplies and services for UK Police Forces, Fire Services, and other public sector authorities. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 14th August 2018. The total estimated value of the contract ranges from £1.5 million to £4.5 million, and the awarded contracts will be split into two lots—Lot 1 for photographic consumables and Lot 2 for equipment, servicing, and leasing options, with a maximum of three suppliers for Lot 2. The contract period will commence on 1st November 2018 and last until 31st October 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the photographic industry, particularly those offering consumables, equipment maintenance, and related service provisions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is designed to be inclusive. Businesses that can supply photographic consumables, offer innovative photographic technologies, or provide servicing and maintenance capabilities will find this tender well-suited for growth, given the collaborative nature of the project across various emergency services and public sectors.

## Notice

Thames Valley Police acting as lead Authority for the collaboration of UK Police Forces and Fire Services and other emergency services and wider public sector authorities (as identified in the tender documents) is seeking tenders for the supply and delivery of Photographic Consumables, Equipment (including dry labs), servicing and maintenance of equipment and leasing of photographic equipment. The procurement process will be split into two Lots as follows:- Lot 1 - Photographic Consumables Lot 2 - Photographic equipment (inc. Dry Labs), service and maintenance of equipment and leasing of photographic equipment The Authority intend to have a single award source for Lot 1 and a multiply award for Lot 2. There will be a maximum of three suppliers awarded a contract against Lot 2. The procurement documents are available from https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd54c99-f3c9-41a3-a96e-4795844d6791 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THAMES VALLEY POLICE |
| Locality | KIDLINGTON, OXON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 1NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Kidlington West |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 24930000 - Photographic chemicals
- 30192110 - Ink products
- 30234300 - Compact disks (CDs)
- 30234400 - Digital versatile disks (DVDs)
- 31440000 - Batteries
- 32354300 - Photographic film
- 38650000 - Photographic equipment
- 38651000 - Cameras
- 38651600 - Digital cameras
- 38653000 - Apparatus for photographic laboratories
- 50344100 - Repair and maintenance services of photographic equipment
- 79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services
- 79961000 - Photographic services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2018 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd54c99-f3c9-41a3-a96e-4795844d6791

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd54c99-f3c9-41a3-a96e-4795844d6791
  23rd June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=23929&B=BLUELIGHT
  This procurement exercise is for the provision of Photographic consumables and associated services, across the UK (regional and nationwide). This framework contract is split into two Lots - Lot 1 - Photographic Consumables - Value PS300000 Lot 2 - Photographic Equipment Value 1500000
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32823
  To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on EU Supply. If you have not yet registered on EU Supply this can be done at https://uk.eu-supply.com

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK
- https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk

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