---
title: "Fabric Insignia"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064db1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM"
published: "2026-02-11"
---

# Fabric Insignia

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064db1

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## Summary

The procurement process concerning the "Fabric Insignia" contract has been completed, with the Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham as the buying organisation. This contract, classified under the "goods" category and specifically involving epaulettes, was awarded on 29 September 2025 and is set to run until 28 September 2029. The procurement was executed as a direct award under the BLC0132 Framework Agreement, primarily due to its urgent nature and cost-effectiveness. The procurement method involved a limited procedure without prior publication, taking place in the UK region classified as UKC. Hunter Apparel was the supplier selected, highlighting the effective delivery of sliders and epaulettes crucial for indicating rank and role within organisations.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in manufacturing or supplying uniform accessories such as fabric insignia. Enterprises capable of providing bespoke uniform solutions within tight timelines, while maintaining cost efficiency, would find competing in similar future tenders advantageous. Hunter Apparel's successful award underlines the potential for large-scale suppliers to secure contracts through strategic direct awards, offering both price competitiveness and specification adherence. Companies within the public order and safety industry, or those regularly interacting with similar public framework agreements, may find exploring future contracts with the Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham beneficial for growth.

## Notice

To purchase sliders and Epaulettes for the different ranks throughout the force. Direct Award under BLC0132 Framework Agreement for the provision of Insignia, Gloves and Ancillary Uniform Products

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide Durham Constabulary with the required Sliders and Epaulettes, which will indicate an individual's status within an organisation. These will be used to signify rank, role, and collar number, providing identity and distinction. Direct Award under BLC0132 Framework Agreement for the provision of Insignia, Gloves and Ancillary Uniform Products

### Procurement Information

Direct Award under BLC0132 Framework Agreement for the provision of Insignia, Gloves and Ancillary Uniform Products. The goods could be supplied in the time frame required, urgent order. The price was half the price of our current supplier. The PDF spec provided was inline of what was required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012328-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUNTER APPAREL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39561142 - Epaulettes

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012328-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.durham.police.uk/

## Provenance

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