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title: "Face Fit Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ae2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-05"
---

# Face Fit Testing

Buyer: ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae2f

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## Summary

The procurement process under consideration involves the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority, based in Rivenhall, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Face Fit Testing," falls under the services category and pertains specifically to firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment. The contract was awarded on 24th April 2026, with the contract active from 27th April 2026 to 3rd August 2026. The procurement method used was "limited," indicating a below-threshold competition, which completed its cycle as of the award stage. The delivery location for services is in the UKH3 region, and the procurement followed the legal basis set out in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The contract, valued at £65,520, is intended to enhance safety services within the region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety and testing services, particularly those experienced in providing firefighting and rescue equipment solutions. Companies with a strong track record in servicing public authority contracts and capable of delivering within stringent timelines would find this tender most aligned with their capabilities. Although the competition was limited in scope, participating businesses like Arco Ltd, which have successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for companies with the requisite expertise to grow their business in this sector. Businesses looking to expand into public sector safety services will find such contracts a stepping stone for long-term growth and partnership with governmental agencies.

## Notice

Face Fit Testing Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053100-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 3 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,520 |

## 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 | ARCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 07:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053100-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053100-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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