Award

Patrol Trousers

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 11:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

23 Jan 2026 at 12:23

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has procured Patrol Trousers for Essex Police through a direct award process under the ESPO Framework 144_23. This entails a direct award contract valued at a gross amount of £288,000. The main procurement category is goods, with Cooneen Defence Limited assigned as the supplier. The contract period is scheduled from 18 February 2026 to 31 January 2028, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions, allowing for service continuation until 31 January 2030. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the formal signature date scheduled for 18 February 2026. Key delivery areas include the UK's region of UKH3, aligning with the need for efficient law enforcement operations in the area.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in law enforcement or protective clothing, particularly businesses that can offer competitive solutions under established frameworks. SMEs with the capability to meet high-quality standards and fulfil large orders could benefit most, leveraging this opportunity to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The potential for contract renewal and extensions further enhances long-term growth potential for businesses involved. Businesses adept at supplying public authorities or possessing a solid understanding of framework contracts will find this tender particularly suitable for adhering to the structured procurement requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patrol Trousers

Notice Description

Patrol Trousers for Essex Police

Procurement Information

Direct award made under ESPO Framework 144_23 in accordance with the Framework terms. The supplier's framework-approved solution meets the authority's requirements with pricing and competitive set the framework procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010366-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18234000 - Trousers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ryan.lee-hagger@suffolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COONEEN DEFENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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