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title: "Utility Vests and Associated Pouches"
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# Utility Vests and Associated Pouches

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-073d59e4-9167-46f0-8a0a-e86b6485f8a6

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has awarded a contract for "Utility Vests and Associated Pouches" to MC Products UK Ltd, serving West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, and Humberside Police Forces. This procurement, classified under police uniforms, falls within the goods category. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the BLC Framework agreement (Ref 0145). Key dates include the tender end date on 24th February 2026 and the contract commencing on 26th February 2026, running until 25th February 2030. The total contract value is £500,000, and the procurement process is designed to be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the delivery focused in Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses in the police uniform supply industry, particularly those with experience in providing specialised goods such as utility vests and pouches. SMEs capable of efficiently fulfilling framework agreements could thrive in this contract, given the significant contract value and stability provided by a four-year contract period. The selective procurement method ensures that qualified suppliers have the chance to participate, fostering business growth, especially for suppliers like MC Products UK Ltd, known for their presence in such specialism. Those interested should ensure they have the operational capacity to meet the regional demands of multiple police forces within Yorkshire and the Humber.

## Notice

West Yorkshire Combined Authority have awarded a contract on behalf of West Yorkshire Police for Utility Vests and Associated Pouches. This is a call off from BLC Framework: Ref 0145, for all Utility Vest and Associated Pouch issues via the Regional Store, across West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, and Humberside Police Forces.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0142d43f-4bbc-42cd-913e-c05b38477a01 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MC PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35811200 - Police uniforms

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0142d43f-4bbc-42cd-913e-c05b38477a01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0142d43f-4bbc-42cd-913e-c05b38477a01
  2nd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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