---
title: "Maintenance for Forensic Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061478"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# Maintenance for Forensic Equipment

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061478

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey has awarded a contract titled "Maintenance for Forensic Equipment" to Foster & Freeman Limited. This procurement process, identified as JPS3001, falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" category and is focused on maintaining forensic equipment initially supplied by the same provider. This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition and is now at the award stage. The maintenance contract, commencing on the 2nd of February 2026, will run until the 30th of December 2026, with potential extensions up to the 1st of December 2030. Located in Guildford, UKJ25 region, the contract offers a gross value of £52,167.19, with an active contract status as of the date signed, 1st of December 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic equipment maintenance and repair services. Companies within the same region or offering similar services can explore potential subcontracting opportunities or partnerships with Foster & Freeman Limited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in forensic technologies could particularly benefit by establishing relationships for future demand-led maintenance needs. The contract's flexibility for 12-month extensions also implies ongoing service provision and potential long-term collaboration, making it strategically valuable for businesses aiming to grow their portfolio in public sector procurement.

## Notice

Maintenance and repair for equipment previously purchased from the supplier Foster and Freeman of which require the same supplier to provider maintenance and repair for. Contract start date 01/12/2025 Contract end date 01/12/2026 Contract Ultimate end date 01/12/2030 Extensions will be undertaken whilst current equipment is in place. This is demand led based on annual maintenance and any additional repairs required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009078-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,547 |
| Contracts value | £43,547 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU3 1YJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOSTER & FREEMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 15:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009078-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 15:22 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009066-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009078-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009066-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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