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The Provision of Flash Hoods

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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05 Jan 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire led a procurement process titled "The Provision of Flash Hoods" in the goods category, specifically protective safety clothing, for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. The process commenced with a direct, below-threshold procurement method, without competition. The procurement was completed, with the contract signed on 18th September 2025 and set to run from 4th October 2025 to 3rd March 2027. The main delivery regions include UKF24 and UKF25 in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying protective headgear and safety clothing. Large enterprises, such as Bristol Uniforms Limited, which secured the contract, are well-suited to meet the specific requirements set by such public authorities. Engaging with tenders like this allows businesses to showcase their capabilities, expand their market reach, and establish partnerships with key public sector entities.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Flash Hoods

Notice Description

The Provision of Flash Hoods for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000428-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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


CPV Codes

18443330 - Hoods

18444000 - Protective headgear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,003 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2025 - 3 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRISTOL UNIFORMS

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