--- title: "Provision of Fire-Retardant Hi-Vis Tabards" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c43" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064c43" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064c43.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064c43.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA" published: "2026-02-10" --- # Provision of Fire-Retardant Hi-Vis Tabards Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c43 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064c43) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064c43.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the provision of fire-retardant hi-vis tabards. This initiative falls under the "goods" industry category and is identified by the title "Provision of Fire-Retardant Hi-Vis Tabards". The process is currently focused on market engagement, inviting suppliers to partake in a Request for Information (RFI) to better understand available offerings. Responses to the RFI are due by 18th February 2026. The procurement is aligned with the operational needs of Northumbria Police, and the initial indicative requirement is for 1,000 tabards. Delivery is planned across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, with the contract period expected to start on 17th April 2026 and potentially extend to 2029. This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in manufacturing or supplying special clothing and police uniforms, particularly those within the SME sector, as the tender is marked suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Engaging in this tender could provide a foothold in supplying key uniform components to a substantial public authority, thus offering potential growth in both market presence and revenue. Businesses with experience in producing high-visibility and fire-retardant apparel would be well-placed to compete vigorously for this contract, bolstered by the prospect of a long-term partnership with Northumbria Police. ## Notice Northumbria Police (the 'force') invites to participate in a request for information (RFI). This market engagement is focused on assessing Fire Retardant Hi-Vis Tabard offerings available to the force. The outcome of the RFI process will help us determine our procurement strategy moving forward. The force intends to procure an agreement for the provision of Fire Retardant Hi-Vis Tabards, to ensure officers are provided with the correct uniform/kit options to assist with operational requirements. Following the conclusion of the RFI process, the responses received will be reviewed to ascertain the best procurement route forward before proceeding through our internal governance process. Once we can provide an update on the next steps, any Supplier that has registered an interest will be contacted using the contact information provided in this document. Early internal stakeholder engagement has identified a requirement for 1000 Hi-vis Tabards, however this is an indicative number and may change once the tender opportunity is released. Please can all suppliers interested in this opportunity, send confirmation via email to: Joel.Gartland@northumbria.police.uk ### Planning Information The suppliers in receipt of this RFI are requested to provide email notification of their intention to either supply or, not to supply, a response. All responses to this RFI Must be submitted by 18th February 2026. Please email responses to Joel.Gartland@northumbria.police.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011791-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA | | Locality | NEWCASTLE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE12 8EW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 18330000 - T-shirts and shirts - 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories - 35811200 - Police uniforms ## Release History - 10 Feb 2026 at 11:56 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011791-2026 - 10 Feb 2026 at 11:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011780-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011791-2026 10th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011780-2026 10th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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