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Utility Vests and Associated Pouches

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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02 Mar 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has awarded a contract for "Utility Vests and Associated Pouches" to MC Products UK Ltd, serving West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, and Humberside Police Forces. This procurement, classified under police uniforms, falls within the goods category. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the BLC Framework agreement (Ref 0145). Key dates include the tender end date on 24th February 2026 and the contract commencing on 26th February 2026, running until 25th February 2030. The total contract value is £500,000, and the procurement process is designed to be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the delivery focused in Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses in the police uniform supply industry, particularly those with experience in providing specialised goods such as utility vests and pouches. SMEs capable of efficiently fulfilling framework agreements could thrive in this contract, given the significant contract value and stability provided by a four-year contract period. The selective procurement method ensures that qualified suppliers have the chance to participate, fostering business growth, especially for suppliers like MC Products UK Ltd, known for their presence in such specialism. Those interested should ensure they have the operational capacity to meet the regional demands of multiple police forces within Yorkshire and the Humber.

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Notice Title

Utility Vests and Associated Pouches

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority have awarded a contract on behalf of West Yorkshire Police for Utility Vests and Associated Pouches. This is a call off from BLC Framework: Ref 0145, for all Utility Vest and Associated Pouch issues via the Regional Store, across West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, and Humberside Police Forces.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-073d59e4-9167-46f0-8a0a-e86b6485f8a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0142d43f-4bbc-42cd-913e-c05b38477a01
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MC PRODUCTS

Further Information

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