---
title: "Supply of 3D Printed Stowage for Cutting Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06adf1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-04"
---

# Supply of 3D Printed Stowage for Cutting Equipment

Buyer: ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06adf1

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## Summary

The procurement process was undertaken by the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority, located in Rivenhall, United Kingdom. This process involved the supply of 3D printed stowage for cutting equipment, classified under the goods category of firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment. The procurement method was limited to below-threshold, limited competition. The contract, valued at £58,745.40, began on 12th March 2026 and concluded on 31st May 2026, with the award being finalised on 11th March 2026. The procurement was supported by the UKPGA legal basis, including essential compliance requirements as specified in UK legislation (2023/54).

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in manufacturing or supplying firefighting and rescue equipment. The contract awarded to Protectavan Solutions Ltd exemplifies how similar businesses, particularly those focusing on innovative safety solutions like 3D printed products, might position themselves to bid on such opportunities. As the procurement was concluded under a limited competition process, companies familiar with dynamic, niche markets and capable of delivering high-quality specialised equipment stand to benefit from similar future tenders.

## Notice

Contract Details Notice for the Supply of 3D Printed Stowage for Cutting Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052986-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,745 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | RIVENHALL |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM8 3HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Silver End & Cressing |
| Westminster constituency | Witham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROTECTAVAN SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052986-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052986-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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