---
title: "Supply of Safety Pods"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067679"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# Supply of Safety Pods

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067679

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk, in collaboration with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk, under the title "Supply of Safety Pods." This contract, classified under the industry category of protective gear, specifically aims to supply safety pods for custody environments within the regions of Suffolk and Norfolk. The procurement process reached its award stage with the contract being signed on 27th March 2026, and the procurement method used was limited competition, below threshold. The total contract value is £14,478 and spans from 27th March 2026 to 31st March 2026. The supplier awarded the contract is SAFETY POD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, based in Middlesborough.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in protective gear, particularly those capable of supplying safety solutions within custody environments. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), similar to SAFETY POD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, are well-suited to engage with such invitations for tenders, especially when the procurement method involves limited competition. Businesses looking to broaden their client base within public sector organisations, especially sub-central government entities like police constabularies, should consider engaging with similar procurement opportunities to enhance their business growth. The focus on safety products further highlights a niche sector for companies with expertise in innovative safety solutions.

## Notice

Supply of a quantity of safety pods within a custody environment. One off purchase for Suffolk and Norfolk Constabularies Purchased in accordance with local CSO's

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028504-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,478 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK |
| Additional buyers | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | South Wymondham |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFETY POD INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 12:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028504-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028504-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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