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Life Jacket Servicing

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Life Jacket Servicing," which involves the maintenance of lifejackets within operational police vehicles in Scotland, specifically the UKM region. This contract was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, under the direct award framework for emergency response and water rescue equipment. IONIC Rescue Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, was awarded the contract, valued at £159,600 and signed on 26th February 2026. The process is in the award stage as of 19th March 2026, and the procurement falls outside the scope of the directive.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety equipment maintenance or those with experience in servicing life-saving gear. Companies well-versed in emergency response and rescue equipment servicing, especially SMEs, could leverage such contracts to expand their operations. The requirement for direct and efficient servicing aligns with firms capable of targeted, high-quality service delivery in the emergency and public safety sector. Thus, businesses with expertise in life jacket and related safety gear maintenance are well-placed to pursue similar opportunities for growth in public order and safety services.

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Notice Title

Life Jacket Servicing

Notice Description

Servicing of lifejackets held within operational police vehicles.

Procurement Information

Direct award via PROCUREMENT SERVICES EMERGENCY RESPONSE, RESCUE EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES FRAMEWORK Y23046 LOT 3 WATER RESCUE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827035
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552053
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

IONIC RESCUE

Further Information

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