---
title: "Digital Interview Recorders (DIR)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800677"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800677.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-07-11"
---

# Digital Interview Recorders (DIR)

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800677

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority, a central purchasing body, recently completed the procurement process for 'Digital Interview Recorders (DIR)' in the public order and safety industry category. Located in Glasgow, the Authority employed a restricted procedure, a selective procurement method, for this contract. The process reached the award stage on 11th July 2025. The awarded contract, signed on 10th February 2025, falls under 'Goods' as the main category and is supported by the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6259. The delivery of the digital recorders is intended for the UK region, with a contract value of £587,717.08.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in digital recording technology, particularly those that can provide solutions tailored for law enforcement. Although the contract was awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, other large enterprises within the tech industry could find similar opportunities engaging, especially those capable of participating in competitive tenders conducted under selective procedures. This contract underscores the potential for growth in the digital solutions market, notably within government or public security sectors.

## Notice

Procurement of Digital Interview Recorders for Policing Purposes

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Digital Interview Recorder conducted via Mini Competition via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions, Lot 5 Blue Light Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534511 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £587,717 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32331500 - Recorders

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534511

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534511
  Digital Interview Recorders (DIR) - Procurement of Digital Interview Recorders for Policing Purposes

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800677

## Provenance

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