---
title: "IT Hardware Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf11"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# IT Hardware Framework

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf11

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is spearheading a procurement process to establish an IT Hardware Framework, targeting the supply and support of various technological equipment from laptops and desktops to audio-visual apparatus. This procurement is segmented into seven distinct lots, each focusing on specific IT hardware categories, ensuring comprehensive coverage for organisational needs. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, aimed at engaging suitable suppliers across multiple regions within the United Kingdom. Key milestones include the standstill period ending on April 23, 2026, with contracts commencing on April 27, 2026, concluding by April 2030. The framework facilitates participation from Northumbria Police along with other regional forces, providing flexibility through potential direct awards or further competitive tenders.

This tender presents significant business growth prospects for both SMEs and larger enterprises due to the substantial financial value associated with each lot, making it a lucrative opportunity for capable suppliers. Companies specialising in computer equipment, telecom devices, networking solutions, and audio-visual technology will find themselves particularly well-suited to respond to this tender. The extensive reach across different regional locations in the UK further broadens the scope for suppliers to expand their market presence and enhance resource deployment. The weighted evaluation of 70% quality to 30% price underscores the emphasis on delivering high-quality solutions, which encourages innovation and value-driven competition among participants.

## Notice

Northumbria Police are looking to establish an IT hardware Framework.

### Lot Information

Laptops and Desktops

Mobile Phones

IT Consumables and Peripherals

ANPR Equipment and Support

Audio Visual Equipment and Support

Network and Server Equipment and Maintenance

Networking Connectivity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033951-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,568,044 |
| Lots value | £30,568,044 |
| Awards value | £30,568,044 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | BANNER GROUP; CDW; CLEARTONE TELECOMS; DIGITAL DEVICES; IDNS; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; NG-IT; PROBRAND; QRO SOLUTIONS; SOFTCAT; STONE TECHNOLOGIES; SWITCHSHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32250000 - Mobile telephones
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 16:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033951-2026
- 17 Oct 2025 at 14:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066410-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033951-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066410-2025
  17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
  Please register as a supplier and download the full tender pack using the attached link.

## Notice URLs

- http://Softcat.com
- http://nymogroup.co.uk
- http://ww.neology.com
- http://www.Pacific.co.uk
- http://www.avoira.com
- http://www.banneruk.com
- http://www.brightlinksuk.com
- http://www.business.currys.co.uk
- http://www.centerprise.co.uk
- http://www.ddevices.com
- http://www.integratedtechltd.com
- http://www.jenoptik.co.uk
- http://www.misco.co.uk
- http://www.ng-it.co.uk/
- http://www.nuffieldtechnologies.com
- http://www.projectaudiovisual.co.uk
- http://www.pureav.co.uk
- http://www.tek-inc.co.uk
- http://www.tieva.co.uk
- http://www.virginmediao2business.co.uk
- http://www.wearesync.co.uk
- http://www.xerox.co.uk
- http://www.xexos.co.uk
- http://www.xma.co.uk
- http://wwww.switchshop.co.uk
- https://academia.co.uk
- https://go2telecom.co.uk/
- https://marketplace.probrand.co.uk/home
- https://uk.insight.com/en_GB/home.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uk.cdw.com/
- https://www.uki.logicalis.com/

## Provenance

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