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Handcuffs 2026

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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14 May 2026 at 11:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Lancashire Constabulary has concluded with the award of a contract to TCH (UK) Ltd for the supply of handcuffs, under the title "Handcuffs 2026". This contract falls within the goods category under the industry classification code for handcuffs (35230000) and is specifically tied to the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a call-off from the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Framework 1204, employing a selective method. Key procurement stages have been completed, with the award notice published on 14th May 2026, and the contract period set to run from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030. The contract, valued at £48,192, is a significant engagement by the Lancashire Constabulary as a buyer based in Preston, England.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity for a large-scale supplier like TCH (UK) Ltd, who was successful in securing this contract. The structured framework agreement approach signifies a stable and predictable engagement for the supplier, ensuring consistent demand over the contract period. While the tender primarily sought suppliers with robust operational capacity, there remain opportunities for other large organisations in the security equipment sector to explore similar framework agreements in the future. The selective procurement method underscores the importance of being a part of established frameworks to take advantage of such opportunities for long-term business growth and expansion in the region. This tender serves as an exemplary case for businesses aiming to solidify their presence and expertise in public sector supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Handcuffs 2026

Notice Description

Approval to appoint TCH (UK) Ltd as preferred sole supplier of Handcuffs via the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) Framework 1204 for the period 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d13333c2-4d01-432c-aa3d-79ff5bbd8bc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40fbac91-6c7b-4c73-8d0b-12c321555b16
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35230000 - Handcuffs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,192 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,192 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TCH (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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