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title: "The Provision of IT Hardware Purchases"
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# The Provision of IT Hardware Purchases

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe5cf8cb-218a-450f-a968-2e07c1d002b3

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed a selective procurement process for the provision of IT hardware, awarded through the Northamptonshire Police ICT Framework, Lot 2 - Hardware and Associated Services. This award, valued at £180,000 excluding VAT, covers an initial contract term from 27th February 2026 to 26th February 2028, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement methodology was a call-off from a framework agreement, targeting the supply of hardware services within the East Midlands, United Kingdom, under the industry category of Hardware. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract having been awarded to Specialist Computer Centre PLC (SCC) on the 12th of February 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware supply to gain visibility and credibility by joining a trusted framework. SMEs keen on extending their reach in public sector IT solutions are particularly well-suited to benefit from such collaboration. The procurement primarily targets companies proficient in delivering hardware and associated services, aligning with the needs of law enforcement and rescue operations in the region. Engaging with this tender can lead to potential future dealings and an expanded portfolio within public sector procurement.

## Notice

The Provision of IT Hardware Purchases for Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. Awarded via the Northamptonshire Police ICT Framework, Lot 2 - Hardware and Associated Services. This is a call-off contract with an up to value of PS180,000 excluding VAT for the initial 2 year term. There is a 1 x 12 month extension option available from 27th February 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12eb7b8-ba34-4199-a325-e7147ada320b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRE PLC (SCC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12eb7b8-ba34-4199-a325-e7147ada320b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12eb7b8-ba34-4199-a325-e7147ada320b
  13th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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