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Taser Vests

ESSEX POLICE

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23 Sep 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

Essex Police has successfully completed a contract under the title "Taser Vests" to supply molle vests for their officers. This procurement falls within the police uniforms and equipment industry category, specified under CPV codes 35811200 and 35200000. The contract was awarded on 16th September 2025 and is valued at £31,567.40. The selected procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period closed on the same day as the award. The contract duration is set from 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2027, with delivery expected in the East of England.

This procurement provides a significant business growth opportunity, particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the police and security equipment sector. MC PRODUCTS UK LIMITED, based in Kirkby, Merseyside, has been awarded the contract. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, durable police equipment could benefit by positioning themselves as suppliers for similar future frameworks or tenders within the public sector. This contract demonstrates the ongoing need for specialised gear and equipment for law enforcement agencies, offering skilled suppliers a chance to build long-term relationships with public bodies like Essex Police.

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Notice Title

Taser Vests

Notice Description

Molle vests for Taser Officers within Essex Police

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b432f11-b968-4975-ba89-38a0da18d8cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46e7bf6-7473-423e-b0f3-a50f609f3785
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35200000 - Police equipment

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,567 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,567 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2027 1-2 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
ESSEX POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROYSTON
Postcode
SG8 7BZ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Royston Palace
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MC PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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