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title: "COFDM Downlink Equipment (Helicopter) 2026 - 2028 - CPA/SPU/2815P"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06643d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# COFDM Downlink Equipment (Helicopter) 2026 - 2028 - CPA/SPU/2815P

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06643d

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has concluded a procurement process for COFDM Downlink Equipment for helicopters, covering the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. This tender falls under the category of IT services, specifically targeting consulting, software development, and support. Located in Winsford, Cheshire, this procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold without competition, classified under public authority - sub-central government. The award, amounting to £58,320.96, was signed on 6th March 2026, and the subsequent contract is active. The procurement stage is complete, and the industry category falls under services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech aviation communication systems and IT services, catering to government contracts. Companies with expertise in helicopter downlink systems, particularly in IT consulting and software development, can leverage this project to enhance their portfolios. Large firms with proven capabilities in handling substantial government contracts would be best suited to compete in similar opportunities, potentially expanding their market reach by demonstrating their ability to deliver sophisticated solutions within the prescribed duration and budget.

## Notice

COFDM Downlink Equipment (Helicopter) Contract period is for 2 Years from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022672-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,320 |
| Contracts value | £58,320 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE |
| Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENTERPRISE CONTROL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 09:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022672-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 13:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020430-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022672-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020430-2026
  6th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13288

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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