Award

Fabric Insignia

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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Award

11 Feb 2026 at 12:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the "Fabric Insignia" contract has been completed, with the Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham as the buying organisation. This contract, classified under the "goods" category and specifically involving epaulettes, was awarded on 29 September 2025 and is set to run until 28 September 2029. The procurement was executed as a direct award under the BLC0132 Framework Agreement, primarily due to its urgent nature and cost-effectiveness. The procurement method involved a limited procedure without prior publication, taking place in the UK region classified as UKC. Hunter Apparel was the supplier selected, highlighting the effective delivery of sliders and epaulettes crucial for indicating rank and role within organisations.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in manufacturing or supplying uniform accessories such as fabric insignia. Enterprises capable of providing bespoke uniform solutions within tight timelines, while maintaining cost efficiency, would find competing in similar future tenders advantageous. Hunter Apparel's successful award underlines the potential for large-scale suppliers to secure contracts through strategic direct awards, offering both price competitiveness and specification adherence. Companies within the public order and safety industry, or those regularly interacting with similar public framework agreements, may find exploring future contracts with the Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham beneficial for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fabric Insignia

Notice Description

To purchase sliders and Epaulettes for the different ranks throughout the force. Direct Award under BLC0132 Framework Agreement for the provision of Insignia, Gloves and Ancillary Uniform Products

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide Durham Constabulary with the required Sliders and Epaulettes, which will indicate an individual's status within an organisation. These will be used to signify rank, role, and collar number, providing identity and distinction. Direct Award under BLC0132 Framework Agreement for the provision of Insignia, Gloves and Ancillary Uniform Products

Procurement Information

Direct Award under BLC0132 Framework Agreement for the provision of Insignia, Gloves and Ancillary Uniform Products. The goods could be supplied in the time frame required, urgent order. The price was half the price of our current supplier. The PDF spec provided was inline of what was required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064db1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012328-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39561142 - Epaulettes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Contact Name
Claire Liddle
Contact Email
claire.liddle@durham.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUNTER APPAREL

Further Information

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