D3 Tenders | Pre Market Engagement - Public Order Personal Protective Equipment and Ancillary Items

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement - Public Order Personal Protective Equipment and Ancillary Items

Notice Description

Thames Valley Police (TVP) is the largest non-metropolitan police force in the country and polices the counties of Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. It also provides services to a number of other forces under collaborative arrangements. The force employs nearly 10,000 officers and staff. TVP, like many organisations is looking to improve the quality and efficiency of the goods and services purchased for the various force departments, in this instance, the kit, equipment and ancillary items the Public Order Department are issued with in support of their various training, support and operational requirements. This, if not already having done so, will require you registering on Sell2BlueLight (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home), you will also need to connect to the Thames Valley portal. To do this, please navigate to the "Portals" page, locate Thames Valley, and select "Register with Organisations". This is a one-click action, you do not need to complete a full registration again. Once this is completed you should be able to access the project (OP26008 /system ID 70) and any associated documents and create and respond to correspondence and add attachments.

Planning Information

This, if not already having done so, requires you to register on Sell2BlueLight (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home), you will also need to connect to the Thames Valley portal. To do this, please navigate to the "Portals" page, locate Thames Valley, and select "Register with Organisations". This is a one-click action, you do not need to complete a full registration again. Once this is completed you should be able to access the project (OP26008 /system ID 70) and any associated documents and create and respond to correspondence and add attachments. Next Steps - Suppliers wishing to express interest should follow the instructions set out within this notice and respond by the date specified via the Sell2 site project. • Deadline for clarification questions 6th May 2026 at 11:00am. • Deadline for submission of presentations 20th May 2026 at 11:00am. Ideally, to retain a full audit trail, all associated correspondence should go via the Sell2 In-Tend system, however if you encounter any issues please contact me on my work email and I will endeavour to resolve. thom.wilson@thamesvalley.police.uk

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-068859
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036531-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
CPV Codes: 35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 20 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: KIDLINGTON
Postcode: OX5 1NZ
Post Town: Oxford
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Cherwell
Electoral Ward: Kidlington West
Westminster Constituency: Bicester and Woodstock

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036531-2026
22nd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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