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title: "Pre Market Engagement - Public Order Personal Protective Equipment and Ancillary Items"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068859"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# Pre Market Engagement - Public Order Personal Protective Equipment and Ancillary Items

Buyer: THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068859

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## Summary

The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police is initiating a public procurement process for the supply of Public Order Personal Protective Equipment and Ancillary Items. Classified under the 'goods' category, this procurement focuses on police uniforms and related items. The opportunity is in the planning phase and seeks to enhance the quality and efficiency of equipment for the Public Order Department. The deadline for clarification questions is 6 May 2026 at 11:00 am, whereas submissions must be presented by 20 May 2026 at 11:00 am. This procurement process is organised by the Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police, headquartered in Kidlington, United Kingdom. Businesses interested in participating must register on the Sell2BlueLight portal and connect to the Thames Valley portal to access project details and documents.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of police uniforms and protective gear. With a contract period commencing on 1 February 2027, this procurement allows SMEs and VCSEs to compete, fostering business growth through collaboration with one of the largest non-metropolitan police forces in the country. By supplying high-quality protective equipment and ancillary items, businesses can enhance their portfolios while fulfilling a crucial operational need within Thames Valley Police. Companies that excel in producing durable, high-performance uniform solutions are ideally positioned to bid for this multi-year contract valued at £360,000 gross.

## Notice

Thames Valley Police (TVP) is the largest non-metropolitan police force in the country and polices the counties of Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. It also provides services to a number of other forces under collaborative arrangements. The force employs nearly 10,000 officers and staff. TVP, like many organisations is looking to improve the quality and efficiency of the goods and services purchased for the various force departments, in this instance, the kit, equipment and ancillary items the Public Order Department are issued with in support of their various training, support and operational requirements. This, if not already having done so, will require you registering on Sell2BlueLight (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home), you will also need to connect to the Thames Valley portal. To do this, please navigate to the "Portals" page, locate Thames Valley, and select "Register with Organisations". This is a one-click action, you do not need to complete a full registration again. Once this is completed you should be able to access the project (OP26008 /system ID 70) and any associated documents and create and respond to correspondence and add attachments.

### Planning Information

This, if not already having done so, requires you to register on Sell2BlueLight (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home), you will also need to connect to the Thames Valley portal. 
To do this, please navigate to the "Portals" page, locate Thames Valley, and select "Register with Organisations". 
This is a one-click action, you do not need to complete a full registration again. Once this is completed you should be able to access the project (OP26008 /system ID 70) and any associated documents and create and respond to correspondence and add attachments. 
Next Steps - Suppliers wishing to express interest should follow the instructions set out within this notice and respond by the date specified via the Sell2 site project. 
• Deadline for clarification questions 6th May 2026 at 11:00am.
• Deadline for submission of presentations 20th May 2026 at 11:00am. 
Ideally, to retain a full audit trail, all associated correspondence should go via the Sell2 In-Tend system, however if you encounter any issues please contact me on my work email and I will endeavour to resolve. thom.wilson@thamesvalley.police.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036531-2026 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE |
| Locality | KIDLINGTON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 1NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Kidlington West |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35811200 - Police uniforms

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 11:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036531-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036531-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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