Uniform & Equipment Re-cycling Services

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Notice Description

Request for Information (RFI) Northumbria Police are looking to procure a new contract for a collection and recycling service for Police operational items, including but not limited to: * Uniform clothing (e.g. shirts, trousers, jackets, outerwear) * PPE (e.g. gloves, body armour covers, high-visibility items) * Operational equipment (e.g. pouches, belts, soft kit items) * Branded or identifiable materials bearing police insignia The RFI aims to: * Understand the market capability for secure and sustainable recycling solutions * Explore innovative approaches to textile and equipment reuse/recycling * Inform the Force's future procurement strategy Further information can be found in the request for information document titled Uniform & Equipment Recycling Services - RFI. Please contact helen.hetherington@northumbria.police.uk for a copy of the RFI and ensure a completed version is returned to the same email address before the deadline of 12 noon 01/07/2026.

Planning Information

Request for Information (RFI)

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b98b
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058264-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
CPV Codes: 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 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 POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
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Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: NEWCASTLE
Postcode: NE12 8EW
Post Town: 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058264-2026
19th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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