Planning

Provision of Fire-Retardant Hi-Vis Tabards

  • The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-011780

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-064c43

Published 10 February 2026, 11:48am

Last edited 10 February 2026, 11:56am

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Scope

Reference

NP0526

Description

Northumbria Police (the 'force') invites to participate in a request for information (RFI). This market engagement is focused on assessing Fire Retardant Hi-Vis Tabard offerings available to the force.

The outcome of the RFI process will help us determine our procurement strategy moving forward.

The force intends to procure an agreement for the provision of Fire Retardant Hi-Vis Tabards, to ensure officers are provided with the correct uniform/kit options to assist with operational requirements.

Following the conclusion of the RFI process, the responses received will be reviewed to ascertain the best procurement route forward before proceeding through our internal governance process. Once we can provide an update on the next steps, any Supplier that has registered an interest will be contacted using the contact information provided in this document.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 17 April 2026 to 16 April 2028
  • Possible extension to 16 April 2029
  • 3 years

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 18330000 - T-shirts and shirts
  • 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
  • 35811200 - Police uniforms

Contract locations

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

Engagement

Engagement deadline

18 February 2026

Engagement process description

The suppliers in receipt of this RFI are requested to provide email notification of their intention to either supply or, not to supply, a response.

All responses to this RFI Must be submitted by 18th February 2026.

Please email responses to Joel.Gartland@northumbria.police.uk

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contracting authority

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZY-7834-QRMM

2nd Floor, Victory House, Balliol Business Park, Longbenton

Newcastle

NE12 8EW

United Kingdom

Email: procurement@northumbria.police.uk

Region: UKC22 - Tyneside

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government