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title: "Custody Screening Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ceae"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE"
published: "2026-07-20"
---

# Custody Screening Systems

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ceae

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire has recently completed the procurement process for supplying custody screening systems. This contract, titled "Custody Screening Systems," was initiated with the procurement method "Below threshold - limited competition" under legal basis 2023/54. The awarded contract is for five screening systems, primarily dealing with goods in the security equipment industry category. The main location for delivery is in the UKD region, specifically at Lancashire Police, Saunders Lane, Hutton, Preston. The contract was signed on 20th July 2026 and will remain active until 19th October 2026. The associated contract value is approximately £58,950 gross, with the competitive process now completed and the award in an active status.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security and police equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises like METRASENS LIMITED, the awarded supplier. Companies with experience supplying high-tech security apparatus could see substantial growth potential by participating in similar procurements. Businesses looking to engage with sub-central government authorities, such as police departments, would find this type of opportunity beneficial for expanding their market presence and forging influential public sector relationships. The process was limited in competition, emphasizing the need for businesses to maintain excellent relationships and awareness with relevant procurement bodies to effectively position themselves for future tenders.

## Notice

5 x custody screening systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068175-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,125 |

## 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 LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 11:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068175-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068175-2026
  20th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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