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Personal Safety Devices

Watford Borough Council

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27 Aug 2026 at 23:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council procured personal safety devices, specifically the supply and support of lone worker devices for its lone-worker safety requirements. The procurement is for goods and is classified as safety equipment (CPV 35113000). Delivery is associated with Watford Borough Council in Watford, within the East of England, United Kingdom. The buying organisation is Watford Borough Council. The requirement combines provision of the devices with ongoing support, so relevant businesses are suppliers able to provide personal safety technology and maintain the associated support service for council operations. The awarded supplier is based in Sheffield, while the service requirement is for the council in Watford.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a tender process using the stated method ‘Other’. The contract was awarded to Soloprotect Limited on 1 July 2026. The awarded value is £35,000 GBP. The contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029, for 36 months. The tender had a submission deadline of 1 July 2026. The requirement was treated as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Evaluation details recorded for the procurement identify the purchase as safety equipment; the available procurement information does not set out a separate quality, price or technical weighting. Soloprotect Limited is the selected supplier.

This award demonstrates a defined council requirement for lone worker devices together with supply and support over a multi-year service period. It is relevant to businesses that provide personal safety devices, lone-worker protection technology, device management or related operational support. A credible future supplier would need to show that it can supply dependable equipment at council scale and sustain support throughout the service lifecycle, rather than only deliver a one-off hardware order. Small and medium-sized enterprises were considered suitable for the requirement, indicating that the opportunity is accessible to suppliers of that scale. Businesses monitoring this buyer should focus on proven capability in lone-worker safety equipment and the practical support needed by staff using it.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Personal Safety Devices

Notice Description

A 36-month contract for the supply and support of lone worker devices in Watford Borough Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5937a82-b5da-4133-9d6e-c86743c3abdf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d871858-fee8-461a-84bf-d524f7d68e8c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35113000 - Safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Watford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD19 5AW
Postcode Area
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Carpenders Park
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SoloProtect Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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