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title: "Evidential Breath Alcohol Instruments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb00"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Evidential Breath Alcohol Instruments

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb00

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## Summary

The contract for "Evidential Breath Alcohol Instruments" is managed by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire, in coordination with Bedfordshire. It falls under the goods and services industry category, focusing on detection and analysis apparatus. The contract involves the replacement of instruments for Bedfordshire custody and Cambridgeshire custody, totalling a one-off purchase and first-year service and calibration. The procurement process utilised the direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, and is currently in the award stage. The total contract value amounts to GBP 97,898.40, and it will run from 24th June 2026 until 30th June 2027. The supplier tasked with fulfilling this contract is Lion Laboratories Ltd, based in Barry, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in manufacturing and servicing detection and analysis apparatus. Small and medium-sized enterprises that can provide quality goods and services efficiently may find the direct procurement process appealing, as it eliminates the competitive bidding stage. Businesses equipped with the latest technologies in breath alcohol analysis and calibration are well-suited to meet the needs outlined in this contract, thus expanding their presence within the sub-central government public authority sector. Engaging in such contracts not only provides financial gains but also enhances reputation and credibility within the industry.

## Notice

Replacement Instruments for Bedfordshire custody (3) and Cambridgeshire custody (3). One off purchase of instruments and first year of service and calibration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058923-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,582 |

## 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 CAMBRIDGESHIRE |
| Additional buyers | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE29 9LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston West |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LION LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 11:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058923-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058923-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-7459.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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