---
title: "Channel Tunnel Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be21"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Channel Tunnel Vehicle

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be21

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## Summary

The tender process conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent involves the procurement of bespoke operational vehicles specially designed for usage in the Channel Tunnel. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract was directly awarded to Polaris Britain Ltd. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically targeting specialist vehicles. This procedure utilised a "direct award" method, circumventing the competitive tendering process due to the bespoke nature of the vehicles required. The contract was finalized on 14th July 2026, with a contract performance period from 20th July 2026 to 19th July 2027. This procurement process assures Kent Police of an ergonomic and efficient solution for channel operations, based in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKJ4 and UKJ45 regions.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of specialist vehicles, particularly those catering to public and safety organisations. Although this specific opportunity utilised a direct award due to technical reasons, it signals a demand for tailored solutions in emergency and security operations. Companies that offer products with advanced design adaptability, efficiency, and operational effectiveness stand to benefit from similar future opportunities. In this case, large-scale suppliers like Polaris Britain Ltd have been pertinent partners, showcasing potential growth for businesses capable of delivering highly specific governmental needs.

## Notice

Purchase of bespoke operational vehicles for use by Kent Police in the Channel Tunnel.

### Procurement Information

Bespoke vehicle arrangements will provide an ergonomic, fast, efficient and effective method of entering the service tunnel; ultimately to save life and prevent further harm. It is proposed to replace the current hatchback style vehicle with a bespoke utility vehicle. The current arrangement is the use of small hatchback style vehicles which are unsuited, not ergonomic and have limited versatility for BAU and the firearms response platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066011-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £192,287 |
| Contracts value | £192,287 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 9BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Park Wood & Mangravet |
| Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLARIS BRITAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 09:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066011-2026
- 1 Jul 2026 at 10:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061594-2026
- 1 Jul 2026 at 10:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061580-2026
- 26 Jun 2026 at 11:43 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060308-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066011-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061594-2026
  1st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061580-2026
  1st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060308-2026
  26th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-7459.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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