Award

Supply of 3D Printed Stowage for Cutting Equipment

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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04 Jun 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was undertaken by the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority, located in Rivenhall, United Kingdom. This process involved the supply of 3D printed stowage for cutting equipment, classified under the goods category of firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment. The procurement method was limited to below-threshold, limited competition. The contract, valued at £58,745.40, began on 12th March 2026 and concluded on 31st May 2026, with the award being finalised on 11th March 2026. The procurement was supported by the UKPGA legal basis, including essential compliance requirements as specified in UK legislation (2023/54).

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in manufacturing or supplying firefighting and rescue equipment. The contract awarded to Protectavan Solutions Ltd exemplifies how similar businesses, particularly those focusing on innovative safety solutions like 3D printed products, might position themselves to bid on such opportunities. As the procurement was concluded under a limited competition process, companies familiar with dynamic, niche markets and capable of delivering high-quality specialised equipment stand to benefit from similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Supply of 3D Printed Stowage for Cutting Equipment

Notice Description

Contract Details Notice for the Supply of 3D Printed Stowage for Cutting Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06adf1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052986-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,745 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RIVENHALL
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

PROTECTAVAN SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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