---
title: "Mobile Preliminary Road Drug Testing Device-unpowered"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e985"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2025-11-26"
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# Mobile Preliminary Road Drug Testing Device-unpowered

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e985

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, focused on the supply of a "Mobile Preliminary Road Drug Testing Device-unpowered". This falls under the goods category in the industry areas of police equipment and drug detection apparatus, classified under CPV codes 35200000 and 38544000 respectively. Located in the Northumbria Police Force area within the UKC region, the procurement followed a limited method without prior publication owing to the exclusive supplier status of DTech International Ltd, due to technical reasons. The award stage was completed with a contract value of GBP 46,000, signed on 21st October 2025 for the provision of roadside drug testing wipes.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in drug detection technologies and police equipment, as it emphasises the need for innovative and reliable roadside testing solutions. The award process highlights the importance of technical competence and niche product offerings, positioning companies like DTech International Ltd as compatible suppliers due to their unique capabilities and approved status. Such tenders are suitable for businesses that can demonstrate specialised expertise and hold an exclusive or leading edge in technical solutions within the policing and public safety sector.

## Notice

Supply of Drug testing wipes

### Procurement Information

D.Tech International are the only approved supplier for the product

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077374-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | DTECH INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 35200000 - Police equipment
- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077374-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumbria-pcc.gov.uk

## Provenance

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