Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd5-5dfe-714c-b3c7-5a70355c68f5/provision-of-fire-retardant-hi-vis-tabards pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Fire-Retardant Hi-Vis Tabards [The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-police-and-crime-commissioner-for-northumbria) Estimated value Not stated Published 10 Feb 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. Early internal stakeholder engagement has identified a requirement for 1000 Hi-vis Tabards, however this is an indicative number and may change once the tender opportunity is released. Please can all suppliers interested in this opportunity, send confirmation via email to: ## CPV classification T-shirts and shirts Special clothing and accessories Police uniforms Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-064c43-2026-02-10T11:56:22Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-064c43-2026-02-10T11:56:22Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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