---
title: "Orbis System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068f78"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE"
published: "2026-04-30"
---

# Orbis System

Buyer: POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068f78

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process involves the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside, who have initiated the procurement for the "Orbis System," a search system in the software package and information systems category. The procurement occurred in Liverpool, UK, and has reached the award stage as of 30th April 2026. The procurement process was below threshold with an unknown method. The awarded contract, valued at £31,200 excluding VAT and £37,440 including VAT, commenced on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 31st August 2026. SIMUNIX LIMITED, based in York, UK, has been awarded the contract to supply the necessary goods. The contract falls under the goods category and is currently active.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and information systems industries. Businesses specialising in software and information systems are well-positioned to take advantage of similar opportunities, as public sectors increasingly demand technological solutions to improve efficiency and functionality. Companies with experience in search systems or software solutions can look to compete in future tenders like this, particularly those capable of providing innovative, cost-effective solutions tailored to the needs of public authorities at a sub-central government level.

## Notice

Orbis search system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040009-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 3AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Everton West |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMUNIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 13:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040009-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040009-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.simunix.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.merseysidepcc.info/

## Provenance

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