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title: "Firearms Trousers and Shirts"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE"
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# Firearms Trousers and Shirts

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f25016e7-ac17-4b02-ae48-083528a93ae9

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## Summary

The Staffordshire Police are conducting a procurement process to acquire firearms trousers and shirts, specifically designed to provide impact protection to officers. This contract falls under the Police uniforms category within the goods sector, with a total estimated value of £50,000. The tender period ended on 16th July 2018, and the contract was awarded on 22nd August 2018, with a contract duration starting from 16th August 2018 to 15th August 2021. The delivery locations include various areas in the United Kingdom, among other territories.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in uniform supply and personal protective equipment. Companies that manufacture or provide tactical clothing, particularly those focusing on police or military gear, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) highlights the potential for various companies to engage in this contract, offering a pathway for market growth in the police uniforms sector.

## 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/80d78847-6fa1-4c84-9c31-7ed1e99f4f9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2018 - 15 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUPPORT LOGISTICS EUROPE LTD T/A UK TACTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35811200 - Police uniforms
- 35812000 - Combat uniforms

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2018 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80d78847-6fa1-4c84-9c31-7ed1e99f4f9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80d78847-6fa1-4c84-9c31-7ed1e99f4f9b
  22nd August 2018 - Awarded contract 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

## Provenance

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