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title: "Requirements for Mounted Unit, Police Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02925d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
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# Requirements for Mounted Unit, Police Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02925d

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking suppliers for the "Requirements for Mounted Unit, Police Scotland" tender, which focuses on special clothing and accessories needed for their mounted unit. This procurement falls within the goods category, with an estimated total value of £245,000. The procurement method is a selective process employing competitive procedures with negotiation. Current activities are at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline of 12 March 2021 for bids. The location of delivery is within the UK, and the tender entails multiple lots, including horse riding clothing, safety equipment, and grooming supplies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in manufacturing or supplying specialised equestrian gear and accessories. Companies that can demonstrate product trials and sustainability in their offerings will be particularly well-positioned to compete, given the emphasis on quality criteria (75% of the evaluation). Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on equestrian products, safety equipment, and cleaning supplies may find this tender an excellent avenue for growth, as they can deliver tailored solutions for the needs of Police Scotland's mounted unit.

## Notice

Kit Requirements for the Police Scotland Mounted Unit - including: horse riding clothing, rugs and saddlery, safety equipment for horse & rider and grooming, cleaning & stable equipment

### Lot Information

LOT 1 - Horse Riding Clothing

Horse Riding Clothing - as per Tender Document

Renewal: This Agreement is for 4 Years PLUS a 1 Year Extension Option

LOT 2 - Rugs and Saddlery

Rugs and Saddlery

Renewal: This Agreement is for 4 Years PLUS a 1 Year Extension Option

LOT 3 - Safety Equipment for Horse and Rider

Safety Equipment for Horse and Rider

Renewal: This Agreement is for 4 Years with a 1 Year Extension Option

LOT 4 - Horse Grooming, Cleaning & Stable Equipment

Horse grooming, cleaning and stable equipment

Renewal: This Agreement is for 4 Years PLUS a 1 Year Extension Option

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020209-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,000 |
| Lots value | £244,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £244,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | DEENSIDE; EQUISAFETY; FINEST BRANDS INTERNATIONAL; FIRST SADDLERY AND COUNTRYWEAR; MI HUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18910000 - Saddlery
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 39830000 - Cleaning products

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020209-2021
- 11 Feb 2021 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002806-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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