Tender

Shoulder and Arm Guards for Public Order

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has initiated a public procurement process for the supply of "Shoulder and Arm Guards for Public Order" under an open tender procedure. This procurement falls under the public order and safety category and is geographically focused in the UKM region, with the delivery centred around Glasgow. The tender process, announced on 11th May 2026, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 8th June 2026, and bid evaluations beginning shortly thereafter on the same day. The contract is valued at £180,000 and is set for a duration of two years with a potential for a 12-month extension. Interested businesses should prepare for electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers in the protective gear sector, particularly those experienced in producing high-quality safety equipment for law enforcement agencies. Businesses with the capability to deliver durable and efficient arm and shoulder guards will find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence within the public safety industry. Due to the open procurement method, it invites competitive bids from businesses that can meet the technical and price criteria outlined in the tender documents, ensuring a fair chance for qualified suppliers to secure a contract with the prestigious Scottish Police Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shoulder and Arm Guards for Public Order

Notice Description

Shoulder and Arm Guards for Public Order

Lot Information

Lot 1

Shoulder and Arm Guards for Public Order. See ITT Document for full details.

Renewal: 12 month Extension Option beyond the initial 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831536
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555541
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
G40 4EH
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
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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