---
title: "Provision of Urgent Fixed Wire Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0648e2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# Provision of Urgent Fixed Wire Testing

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0648e2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Urgent Fixed Wire Testing" was managed by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, located in Wellingborough, UK. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically involving the repair and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment and electrical circuits. The contract involves urgent testing at the Force Headquarters and The Mounts Fire Station, with the procurement status recorded as complete. Employing a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold, the process led to the award of a contract to GM Lawrence Electrical Ltd. The contract, valued at £24,000 (gross amount £28,800), commenced on 11th August 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 10th August 2026, with the contract being signed on 24th July 2025.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in electrical repair and maintenance services. GM Lawrence Electrical Ltd, an SME based in Northampton, demonstrated the capability to meet urgent service demands, which is illustrative of the types of businesses well-suited for similar procurement opportunities. Companies capable of delivering specialized services promptly and effectively can leverage such tenders to expand their portfolio in the public sector, ensuring compliance with deadlines and requirements set by governmental entities like sub-central public authorities. As the demand for essential services within public infrastructures continues, businesses experienced in service delivery to government organizations can find robust opportunities for expansion through tenders in this sector.

## Notice

To undertake urgent fixed wire testing at Force Head Quarters and The Mounts Fire Station

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031421-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GM LAWRENCE ELECTRICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31681300 - Electrical circuits
- 50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 11:35 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031421-2026
- 7 Apr 2026 at 11:33 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031420-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 13:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010463-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031421-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031420-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010463-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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