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title: "Provision of Tac Utility Vests"
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buyer: "THAMES VALLEY POLICE"
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# Provision of Tac Utility Vests

Buyer: THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12c51c50-231a-45e9-bfaf-701320bc1ea9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Tac Utility Vests has been completed by Thames Valley Police, with an award notification for a four-year call-off from the framework agreement BLC0145. This contract, classified under Police uniforms, covers the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a total value of £107,000. The procurement process followed a selective procedure, starting with a tender period ending on 1st June 2025 and a contract period beginning on 17th June 2025 through to 16th June 2029. The award stage was finalized on 1st June 2025, showing prompt advancement through the procurement stages.

MC Products UK Limited has been selected to supply the Tac Utility Vests, indicative of a potential business expansion for SMEs specialising in police uniform supplies. Given the emphasis on a call-off from an established framework, businesses already participating in similar agreements or seeking to strengthen ties with law enforcement agencies for uniform and tactical equipment supply would benefit most. This contract offers substantial growth opportunities in the South East region, particularly for businesses capable of consistent quality output aligned with police standards. Such tenders demonstrate valuable entry points for companies aiming to secure a strong foothold in the public sector procurement space.

## Notice

Award notification only no further action required. 4 year call-off from BLC0145 for Tac Utility Vests from MC Products. Additional information: Award notification only no further action required. 4 year call-off from BLC0145 for Tac Utility Vests from MC Products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae2641a9-9cd0-402a-a465-e27ab51ae632 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2025 - 16 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,400 |
| 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 | THAMES VALLEY POLICE |
| Locality | KIDLINGTON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 2NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Kidlington East |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae2641a9-9cd0-402a-a465-e27ab51ae632

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae2641a9-9cd0-402a-a465-e27ab51ae632
  24th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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