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01 Jul 2026 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, involved the "Provision of Trousers and Shirts for Authorized Firearms Officers." This procurement falls under the goods category and followed a direct method below threshold without competition. The contract, intended for delivery in the regions UKF24 and UKF25 in the United Kingdom, was formally awarded on 1st July 2026 and is active from 6th July 2026 to 5th July 2027, with potential for extensions up to 2029. The total value of the contract is £21,600, including VAT, covering an initial one-year period.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses particularly within the clothing and safety equipment sectors, especially those capable of supplying protective and safety clothing like trousers and shirts for specialised use. The procurement favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the award to SBI Tac Pro Limited, a business with suitable capabilities. Companies experienced in fulfilling niche safety requirements without extensive competition would find similar opportunities advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Trousers and Shirts for Authorized Firearms Officers

Notice Description

Provision of Trousers and Shirts for Authorized Firearms Officers in Northamptonshire Police. This is a call-off contract and the value is up to PS18,000 excluding VAT / PS21,600 including VAT for the initial 1 year term. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061959-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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


CPV Codes

18234000 - Trousers

18332000 - Shirts

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SBI TAC PRO

Further Information

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