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title: "Firearms Trousers and Shirts"
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# Firearms Trousers and Shirts

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0617363c-9cf5-4fb8-bf60-0aa4a12b8e7b

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## Summary

The Staffordshire Police are seeking tenders for the supply of firearms trousers and shirts, intended for use by firearms officers. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on police and combat uniforms. The tender is currently in the active stage and was published on 15 June 2018. The deadline for submissions is set for 16 July 2018, with a total contract value of £50,000. The delivery locations include various regions within the United Kingdom, with postal code ST18 0YY specified as a key address. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any qualified business to submit a bid.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in protective clothing, particularly those focused on law enforcement or military apparel. Companies well-suited to compete should possess experience in manufacturing high-quality, durable uniforms with specific features such as impact protection and moisture-wicking properties. SMEs, in particular, may find this opportunity accessible, especially given the requirement for an initial stock of around 160 trousers and 320 shirts for approximately eighty firearms officers, along with ongoing supply for replacements and new recruits.

## Notice

Staffordshire Police are looking to purchase trousers and shirts suitable for use by firearms officers. trousers and shirts to provide impact protection for knee and elbow joints. The trousers and shirts to offer suitable protection for the officers when performing the rigorous duties expected of firearms officers. The shirts, whilst offering some flame retardant protection shall be suitable for wearing under body armour having a moisture wicking property to ensure the comfort of the officers. It is anticipated that the initial requirement will be for circa 160 trousers and 320 shirts; that is sufficient quantity to provide initial kit for approximately eighty firearms officers. The remainder of the contract is to cover the provision of replacement kit and provide for new firearms officers as and when they join the unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce99d17-ad37-4dba-90c5-2beca6f818f5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2018 - 16 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35811200 - Police uniforms
- 35812000 - Combat uniforms

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2018 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce99d17-ad37-4dba-90c5-2beca6f818f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce99d17-ad37-4dba-90c5-2beca6f818f5
  15th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=24550&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31727
  User / Company

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