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Replacement of Cell Management Systems at South Wales Police Custody Suites

Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales · Police and fire

In brief

Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has announced plans to buy security work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 7 years, starting 1 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 9 bids per contract for security contracts in this region (from 34 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has a requirement to replace part or all of the Cell Management System initially at Cardiff Bay Custody Suite, due to the current System approaching end of life. Subsequent works may include further upgrades at Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Swansea sites for all, or some parts of the systems detailed in this notice. The Custody System will consist of an integrated solution that provides all or part of: 1) CCTV, audio and recording equipment 2) Affray strip alarm & indication alerts 4) Audio recording microphones 5) In-cell two-way call system 6) Intercoms to doors 7) Remote Access & network Integration with existing Cavexa and Tassica systems Related notice: UK1 Pipeline Notice 2025/S 000-021629 Any subsequent projects at Bridgend, Merthyr and Swansea will be added to the requirement at a later date but are expressly allowed for in the planned process.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 065707-2025

Last time this was bought

Service and Maintenance of the Cell Management Systems

Awarded
11 March 2026
Value
£3,626,440
Contract ends
31 January 2033

Matched on Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Police and Crime Commissioner for South WalesLast 12 months

Procurements

52

Awards

45
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From notice 065707-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 15 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.