Award

Supply of Operational Trousers

WEST MERCIA POLICE

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for supplying operational trousers for West Mercia Police has reached the award stage. The contracting authority, West Mercia Police, is located in Worcester, England, and has awarded the contract to KEELA International Limited. The industry category pertains to uniforms and trousers, classified under CPV codes 35811000 and 18234000, respectively. The procurement method employed was selective, using a call-off from a BLC framework agreement, under PCR 2015 regulations. The contract period spans from 12th September 2025 to 11th September 2029, with its value amounting to £130,000. The delivery location is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, as stipulated in its suitability criteria. Businesses experienced in manufacturing uniforms would be well-suited to compete. KEELA International Limited, recognised as an SME, successfully secured the contract, showcasing potential for similar enterprises to engage in government procurement. As the trousers are essential apparel for law enforcement, this contract entails steady demand and the possibility for future collaboration with public sector organisations, offering a stable platform for expanding business operations within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Supply of Operational Trousers

Notice Description

The PCC for West Mercia Police had awarded a contract for the provision of uniform trousers. Direct award utilising BLC contract BLC - 0154 framework, under PCR 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bf0a3d7-6d3f-4706-8762-c221f6a076b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa29e84-f4da-4a1d-a7eb-73a8ed6fa6f1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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


CPV Codes

18234000 - Trousers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 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
WEST MERCIA POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEELA INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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