Planning

Supply of Maritime Immersion Suits and Life Vests

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime is currently in the planning stage for a tender to supply Maritime Immersion Suits and Life Vests. Categorised under Water-sports equipment and Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment, this procurement is focused on the supply of up to 600 units with provisions for service and maintenance. The agreement is expected to span over four years. Interested suppliers are encouraged to sign up to the YPO Emergency Response and Rescue Equipment Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) by 19 January 2026, to be eligible for this opportunity, with notices anticipated in February 2026. The delivery is intended for locations within the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the maritime safety and emergency response equipment sectors to expand their operations by engaging in a long-term contract with a public authority. Suppliers capable of providing high-quality immersion suits and life vests, along with associated maintenance services, stand to gain a stable revenue stream over the contract's duration. Companies already registered on the YPO Emergency Response and Rescue Equipment DPS, or those who quickly enrol, are well-suited to compete, ensuring they are strategically positioned to meet the procurement requirements before the specified deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Maritime Immersion Suits and Life Vests

Notice Description

A single agreement between the authority and the awarded supplier for the initial purchase of Maritime Immersion Suits and Life Vests, with buyers able to call-off from this agreement as and when required for service and maintenance provision. This is estimated to be a 4-year term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply of Maritime Immersion Suits and Life Vests, to be contracted by a single supplier. The requirement is for up to 600 units (subject to change) and the ability to provide service and maintenance. Additional information: Please could you inform the authority via the contact email address in this notice whether your company supplies the goods required, your intention to participate, and estimated, non-committal unit costs for any items your company supplies that align with this requirement to inform budget setting. The proposed route to market is via YPO Emergency Response and Rescue Equipment DPS - 1110. To ensure you are included in this opportunity, please sign up to the DPS by 19/01/2026. https://www.ypo.co.uk/frameworks-home/900616#documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083880-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

37412000 - Water-sports equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialso@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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