Published date: 28 November 2025

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 10 November 2025, 12am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Emergency and security equipment - 35100000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£55,000

Procurement reference

tender_511617/1535756

Published date

28 November 2025

Closing date

10 November 2025

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

11 November 2025

Contract end date

27 November 2026

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Single tender action (below threshold)

A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The decision to proceed via a single supplier is based on the need to maintain continuity, compatibility, and operational integrity within the surveillance team's covert observation platform capability.
The supplier's proprietary equipment, technology, and intellectual property are already embedded within the current operational framework. Introducing alternative solutions would require significant re-engineering, retraining, and integration efforts, resulting in delays, increased costs, and potential disruption to mission-critical operations.
Furthermore, the existing supplier's systems are uniquely configured and optimised for the surveillance team's specific requirements. No other provider can deliver a solution that is technically compatible without compromising performance, security, or interoperability. The supplier's continued involvement is therefore essential to ensure seamless delivery, minimise risk, and uphold the integrity of the capability.
In light of these factors, a single supplier is fully justified on technical grounds, ensuring expedient and effective delivery.

Award information

Awarded date

11 November 2025

Contract start date

11 November 2025

Contract end date

27 November 2026

Total value of contract

£55,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Apec Systems

Address

Cavans Way ,Theocrest Business Park, Coventry.CV3 2SF

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Tom Kimpton

Address

2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
England

Email

Tom.Kimpton@homeoffice.gov.uk