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FR Tops & FR Trousers

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Award

30 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Scottish Police Authority, located at 1 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, involved the supply of "FR Tops & FR Trousers." The contract falls under the industry category of public order and safety and is situated within the UKM region. This procurement, which reached the contract award stage, was finalised on 25th June 2025. The process was carried out using a limited procurement method due to the lack of suitable tenders initially received in response to the open tender. The procurement relates to goods, and the contract was valued at £301,000. The awarded supplier, Viking Arms Ltd, is based in Harrogate and is identified as an SME (small and medium-sized enterprise). The open tender was initially published on 13th March 2025, under Notice 793214, but did not receive applicable bids for these specific items.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of flame-retardant clothing, particularly those with capabilities in delivering public safety equipment. The limited procurement method indicates the potential for niche suppliers to secure contracts where broader market competition was inadequate. Viking Arms Ltd's success suggests that SMEs with a focus on quality and price could be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Businesses equipped to engage in closed or selective tendering procedures, possibly in specialised goods, may find opportunities in analogous procurement processes managed by public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

FR Tops & FR Trousers

Notice Description

FR Tops & FR Trousers

Procurement Information

No Tenders were received for FR Tops or FR Trousers in response to the Open Tender (Notice 793214 on 13th March 2025). Bids for FR Headovers and FR Coveralls were received in the Open Tender and those items have been awarded under that Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802941
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533528
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£301,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.drysdale@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIKING ARMS

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