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title: "THE PROVISION OF FORCE WIDE INTERVIEW FACILITIES"
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# THE PROVISION OF FORCE WIDE INTERVIEW FACILITIES

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff1bb229-38cc-483a-bfa7-ec6366e94750

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Northumbria Police seeking to replace its existing Record of Digital Interview (RODI) equipment and Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) equipment with the tender titled "THE PROVISION OF FORCE WIDE INTERVIEW FACILITIES." Classified under the communications network category, this tender was completed, with the award announced on 15th October 2018. The procurement method was open, and the contract period for the successful bidder, David Horn Communications Limited, spans from 31st October 2018 to 30th October 2021. The tender period concluded on 25th June 2018, and the equipment will be delivered to the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communications equipment, particularly those able to deliver technical designs and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the project specifically aims to include them in its procurement process. Companies with expertise in sourcing, supplying, and installing advanced communication technologies will find this tender aligns with their capabilities and can help expand their client portfolios within the public sector.

## Notice

The Force is reviewing Force wide interview facilities with the view of replacing the existing Record of Digital Interview (RODI) equipment, and some of the existing Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) equipment. The Force is looking to appoint a suitable Contractor who is able to produce suitable technical designs to meet the Force's objectives, source and supply all of the necessary equipment and subsequently install.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe38c7f-9b04-47e5-a6bb-f512d381fb5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2018 - 30 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £186,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA POLICE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| 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 | DAVID HORN COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32570000 - Communications equipment

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2018 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe38c7f-9b04-47e5-a6bb-f512d381fb5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe38c7f-9b04-47e5-a6bb-f512d381fb5b
  17th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=24276&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30496
  User / Company

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