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title: "Uniform & Equipment Re-cycling Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b98b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# Uniform & Equipment Re-cycling Services

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b98b

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is seeking information on how to procure a contract for Uniform & Equipment Recycling Services. This public procurement process, currently in the planning stage, pertains to refuse recycling services within the UK, specifically in the North East region, as classified under the CPV code 90514000. The project involves recycling police operational items, such as uniforms and equipment with identifiable police insignia. A Request for Information (RFI) has been issued, with key engagement milestones scheduled, including a submission deadline of 1st July 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to contact helen.hetherington@northumbria.police.uk for further information and to submit their responses by the stipulated deadline.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in secure and sustainable recycling solutions, particularly those interested in innovative textile and equipment reuse methodologies. Companies focusing on these areas and providing refuse recycling services can gain a foothold in the public sector market through this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, given the suitability aids for such businesses outlined in the tender. This initiative aligns with the Police Force’s strategy to explore market capabilities, helping to shape future procurement strategies in recycling services.

## Notice

Request for Information (RFI) Northumbria Police are looking to procure a new contract for a collection and recycling service for Police operational items, including but not limited to: * Uniform clothing (e.g. shirts, trousers, jackets, outerwear) * PPE (e.g. gloves, body armour covers, high-visibility items) * Operational equipment (e.g. pouches, belts, soft kit items) * Branded or identifiable materials bearing police insignia The RFI aims to: * Understand the market capability for secure and sustainable recycling solutions * Explore innovative approaches to textile and equipment reuse/recycling * Inform the Force's future procurement strategy Further information can be found in the request for information document titled Uniform & Equipment Recycling Services - RFI. Please contact helen.hetherington@northumbria.police.uk for a copy of the RFI and ensure a completed version is returned to the same email address before the deadline of 12 noon 01/07/2026.

### Planning Information

Request for Information (RFI)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058264-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE12 8EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 16:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058264-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058264-2026
  19th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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