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title: "The Award of a Contract for Handheld Roadside Alcohol Screening Devices"
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# The Award of a Contract for Handheld Roadside Alcohol Screening Devices

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0e8d2f8-e3d6-4851-ba0f-c91cc36e403c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves South Yorkshire Police Headquarters, which has awarded a contract for the provision of Handheld Roadside Alcohol Screening Devices. This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically classified as detection and analysis apparatus. The contract, replacing existing devices and associated systems, has a duration starting from 7th November 2018 and running until 6th November 2021. The procurement method employed was a Home Office Approved Select List, and the tender period concluded on 2nd October 2018, with the award announced on 31st October 2018.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technology and equipment for law enforcement, particularly those experienced in providing sophisticated devices for alcohol screening. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality products, along with robust support and service packages, are likely to find the procurement process favourable. Engaging with a major organisation like South Yorkshire Police can facilitate growth and establish lasting partnerships in the public sector.

## Notice

This is a CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE for the provision of Handheld Roadside Alcohol Screening Devices for South Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Police. This contract replaces their current devices, associated consumables and back-office recording systems for Over Prescribed Limit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dbe7f65-9906-42cc-b0f1-60d84783e163 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Home Office Approved Select List |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2018 - 6 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDACX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2018 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dbe7f65-9906-42cc-b0f1-60d84783e163

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dbe7f65-9906-42cc-b0f1-60d84783e163
  27th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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