---
title: "The Provision of Flash Hoods"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff92"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
published: "2026-01-05"
---

# The Provision of Flash Hoods

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ff92

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire led a procurement process titled "The Provision of Flash Hoods" in the goods category, specifically protective safety clothing, for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. The process commenced with a direct, below-threshold procurement method, without competition. The procurement was completed, with the contract signed on 18th September 2025 and set to run from 4th October 2025 to 3rd March 2027. The main delivery regions include UKF24 and UKF25 in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying protective headgear and safety clothing. Large enterprises, such as Bristol Uniforms Limited, which secured the contract, are well-suited to meet the specific requirements set by such public authorities. Engaging with tenders like this allows businesses to showcase their capabilities, expand their market reach, and establish partnerships with key public sector entities.

## Notice

The Provision of Flash Hoods for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000428-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2025 - 3 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £129,003 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOL UNIFORMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18443330 - Hoods
- 18444000 - Protective headgear
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 16:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000428-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000428-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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