---
title: "Helicopter Downlink Receiver Sites"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064900"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE"
published: "2026-05-27"
---

# Helicopter Downlink Receiver Sites

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064900

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Police, located in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, under the title "Helicopter Downlink Receiver Sites." This contract, situated in the UKL13 region, falls within the IT services industry category, specifically addressing consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement method employed was a direct award, justified by the need for compatibility and to avoid technical difficulties. The contract was successfully awarded on the 27th of May 2026, following its sign-off on the 24th of April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on the 17th of July 2026 and will conclude on the 30th of August 2030, with a gross value of £193,317.64.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that are equipped to provide IT services with a focus on video link systems. Companies like On Tower UK Limited, which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the type of large-scale operation suited for such contracts, as they can supply the specialised technology and support necessary for maintaining and enhancing the functionality of the helicopter downlink receiver sites. This opportunity allows for growth in sectors that provide technical services for law enforcement and emergency operations, offering businesses the chance to develop long-term relationships with public sector entities like the police force in North Wales.

## Notice

This is an ongoing contract agreement for the rent and electricity, landlord supplement and power cost at Arfon and Llangollen Helicopter Downlink Receiver Sites. The sites are masts which are used to receive a video link from the NPAS (National Police Air Service) helicopters. The helicopters are set with devices that provide real time footage from the helicopters back to the control room.

### Procurement Information

The first justification is where the contracting authority wishes to buy additional or to partly replace existing goods, services or works which are the same or compatible with existing provisions (both those already supplied or that are contracted to be supplied). In this case, a direct award may be made where a change of supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and that difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049396-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2026 - 30 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,654 |
| Contracts value | £193,317 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE |
| Locality | COLWYN BAY, NORTH WALES |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL29 8AW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Conwy |
| Electoral ward | Glyn |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ON TOWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 08:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049396-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 09:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032234-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 14:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010505-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049396-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032234-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010505-2026
  5th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.north-wales.police.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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