Award

FR Tops & FR Trousers

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2025 at 07:46

Award

25 Jun 2025 at 12:41

Tender

13 Mar 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Scottish Police Authority, located in Glasgow, involved multiple stages culminating in the award of several contracts related to fire-resistant (FR) clothing. The most recent and completed procurement was for "FR Tops & FR Trousers" under the industry category "Special clothing and accessories" (CPV 18400000). Although the tender process closed without suitable bids for these items from the open procedure initiated on 13th March 2025, an award was made through a limited procedure to Viking Arms Ltd. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract for £301,000 was signed on 25th June 2025, delivering to the UKM region, without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing specialised protective clothing, as the demand from public bodies such as the Scottish Police Authority signifies a stable and recurring market. Companies that can offer high-quality products with competitive pricing are well-positioned to benefit. The open and limited procurement methods showcase a mix of competition and direct awards, allowing a range of suppliers, including SMEs like Viking Arms Ltd, an entry point into public sector contracts. This opens avenues for smaller companies to strengthen their portfolios with robust public sector partnerships and expand their business reach within the UK market.

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Notice Title

FR Tops & FR Trousers

Notice Description

FR Tops & FR Trousers

Procurement Information

No Tenders were received for FR Tops or FR Trousers in response to the Open Tender (Notice 793214 on 13th March 2025). Bids for FR Headovers and FR Coveralls were received in the Open Tender and those items have been awarded under that Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ecb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035945-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Emma Drysdale
Contact Email
emma.drysdale@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ILASCO

PROTECTIVE WEAR SUPPLIES

VIKING ARMS

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