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Provision of Microfleece and Softshell Jackets

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE

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10 Jul 2026 at 14:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was overseen by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, focusing on the provision of microfleece and softshell jackets. This contract is classified under the public authority sub-central government category. Set in Winsford, Cheshire, this tender was initiated as a direct award under the BLC framework 0275 Lot 2. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award issued on 10th July 2026, and the contract period scheduled from 20th July 2026 to 19th July 2029, with potential extensions available. This selective procurement process, executed below threshold within a framework, highlights the strategic purchasing approach employed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in garment manufacturing, particularly those producing police uniforms or related clothing articles. The supplier selected, Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited, underscores the potential for SMEs within the UK market, given the firm's success in securing the contract. Companies experienced in producing high-quality goods and sustaining long-term contract commitments could find valuable growth potential through similar opportunities, serving diverse public sector needs across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Microfleece and Softshell Jackets

Notice Description

This is a direct award for microfleeces under BLC framework 0275 Lot 2 Microfleeces and softshell jackets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065284-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,568 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUNTER APPAREL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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