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Provision of Tac Utility Vests

THAMES VALLEY POLICE

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Tac Utility Vests has been completed by Thames Valley Police, with an award notification for a four-year call-off from the framework agreement BLC0145. This contract, classified under Police uniforms, covers the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a total value of £107,000. The procurement process followed a selective procedure, starting with a tender period ending on 1st June 2025 and a contract period beginning on 17th June 2025 through to 16th June 2029. The award stage was finalized on 1st June 2025, showing prompt advancement through the procurement stages.

MC Products UK Limited has been selected to supply the Tac Utility Vests, indicative of a potential business expansion for SMEs specialising in police uniform supplies. Given the emphasis on a call-off from an established framework, businesses already participating in similar agreements or seeking to strengthen ties with law enforcement agencies for uniform and tactical equipment supply would benefit most. This contract offers substantial growth opportunities in the South East region, particularly for businesses capable of consistent quality output aligned with police standards. Such tenders demonstrate valuable entry points for companies aiming to secure a strong foothold in the public sector procurement space.

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Notice Title

Provision of Tac Utility Vests

Notice Description

Award notification only no further action required. 4 year call-off from BLC0145 for Tac Utility Vests from MC Products. Additional information: Award notification only no further action required. 4 year call-off from BLC0145 for Tac Utility Vests from MC Products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12c51c50-231a-45e9-bfaf-701320bc1ea9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae2641a9-9cd0-402a-a465-e27ab51ae632
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
Not specified
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
£107,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 202510 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 16 Jun 2029 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
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 2NX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington East
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MC PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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