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title: "Evidential Breath Testing Machines"
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# Evidential Breath Testing Machines

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a54c18d7-2a5d-4265-aede-8b253429dffd

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## Summary

This procurement process was conducted by Northumbria Police, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, for the provision of evidential breath testing machines, classified under the police equipment category. The contract was for the North East region of the United Kingdom and has progressed to the award stage. The tender was issued under a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £74,230, was awarded to LION LABORATORIES LIMITED, with a contract period extending from 30th June 2026 to 29th June 2027.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the supply of police equipment. As the procurement involved a direct approach suitable for SMEs, businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying breath testing equipment could be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. The provision underlines the importance of having niche capabilities in law enforcement tools, enabling suppliers to build long-term relationships and reputations with organisations like Northumbria Police.

## Notice

Equipment to facilitate evidential breath testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34b23c44-e587-4f0f-af61-0872261892aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,230 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA POLICE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LION LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35200000 - Police equipment

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34b23c44-e587-4f0f-af61-0872261892aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34b23c44-e587-4f0f-af61-0872261892aa
  31st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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