---
title: "Breath Testing Equipment Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056243"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS"
published: "2025-07-18"
---

# Breath Testing Equipment Service Contract

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056243

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands pertains to a "Breath Testing Equipment Service Contract," with a focus on the repair and maintenance services for testing apparatus. This contract falls under the industry category of services and is located within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process was managed through a direct procurement method classified as "below threshold - without competition." The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. Key stakeholders involved in this contract are based in Birmingham and the successful supplier is LION LABORATORIES LIMITED, a company situated in Barry, UK. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract status marked as active following its signing on 1st April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance and servicing of specialised testing equipment. Companies that are well-versed in providing repair services for breath testing devices are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The Police and Crime Commissioner's engagement highlights the need for capable suppliers who can ensure the operational efficiency of critical law enforcement equipment. Given the nature of this procurement, small and medium enterprises, like LION LABORATORIES LIMITED, with expertise in this niche area, stand to expand their business footprint within government contracts, bolstering their experience and reputation in public sector servicing.

## Notice

Contract for the service and maintenance of existing breath testing equipment by the manfuacturer. West Midlands Police currently own 12 machines within custody blocks across the Force used for breath testing potential drink-drivers. 4 of these machines are for training purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041374-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,948 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 14:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041374-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041374-2025
  18th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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