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Provision of PSU Limb Guards

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 12:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 May 2026 at 17:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 17:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria focuses on the provision of PSU Limb Guards for their Public Order department. This open procedure, classified under the goods category, involves multiple delivery locations across the United Kingdom, including regions such as UKC and UKD. The tender document, titled "Provision of PSU Limb Guards," represents a complete status within the procurement stage and was awarded to CHILTERN GLOBAL LIMITED, indicating a successful competitive bidding process. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to run until 31st May 2029, with a potential extension for up to two additional years, contingent on supplier performance. Dates of interest include the initial tender publication in January 2026 and key completion dates intended for maximum impact by 2031. The legal framework guiding the tender is based on the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialised in protective gear and police or safety uniforms. SMEs like CHILTERN GLOBAL LIMITED can thrive in such tenders given the open procedure's competitive nature and the considerable contract value of £388,000 plus VAT. The focus on quality over price, with a weighting of 70% on quality, provides businesses that deliver high-grade, innovative products a competitive edge. The contract's potential extension allows for long-term planning and investment in new technologies or production capabilities, making it an attractive proposition for firms keen to expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of PSU Limb Guards

Notice Description

Northumbria Police required the provision of protective limb guards for their Public Order department.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061676-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£388,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£388,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILTERN GLOBAL LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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