--- title: "IT Hardware" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f753" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f753" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f753.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f753.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA" published: "2025-03-21" --- # IT Hardware Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f753 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f753) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f753.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has initiated a public procurement contracting process titled "IT Hardware" under the category of computer equipment and supplies. This procurement is in the planning stage, with crucial milestones, including a Request for Information (RFI) due by 24 April 2025. The contract framework encompasses the supply of all IT hardware to the Northumbria Police Force across the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 1 October 2025 and possibly extending until 30 September 2030. The procurement method used is an open, competitive flexible procedure and responses are to be submitted by the deadline of 31 July 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware, computer equipment, and related services. Companies that can offer end-user devices, server and storage infrastructure, networking and security products, and ANPR devices are particularly well-suited to compete. This contract will not only provide a significant business growth opportunity through a long-term relationship with a major public authority but also offer potential for extension and additional procurement projects for responsive and competitive suppliers. ## Notice The force intends to procure a contract/framework that will be responsible for supply all IT hardware to the force going forward and should be readily available and meet the requirements of Northumbria Police. The information received form this RFI will help inform Northumbria Police and determine the best procurement route going forward. ### Lot Information End User Devices and Consumables For the supply of End User Devices and Consumables. Renewal: Optional extension at buyer's discretion. Server and Storage Infrastructure and Services For the supply of Server and Storage Infrastructure and Services. Renewal: Optional extension at buyer's discretion. Networking and Security Products and Services For the supply of Networking and Security Products and Services. Renewal: Optional extension at buyer's discretion. ANPR For the supply of static and mobile ANPR devices. Renewal: Optional extension at buyer's discretion. ### Planning Information We have conducted a Request for Information (RFI) to help understand the status of the market. This will help inform the procurement exercise for requirements and the best route to market available. For any suppliers interested in engaging, please find details of the exercise here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010659-2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010663-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA | | Locality | NEWCASTLE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE12 8EW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies ## Release History - 21 Mar 2025 at 12:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010663-2025 - 21 Mar 2025 at 12:30 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010659-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010663-2025 21st March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010659-2025 21st March 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-255 Please complete the attached document and return it to john.bradford@northumbria.police.uk by 12 noon on the 24th April. ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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