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Ear and Eye Protection for operational Police Dogs

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey · Police and fire

In brief

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey has announced plans to buy uniform and PPE work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for uniform and PPE contracts in this region (from 18 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey are exploring the market for the supply of ear and eye protection for our operational dogs. These dogs may be deployed during operations where distraction devices such as flash bangs or other incapacitating devices are used and may be in close proximity to such deployments. In light of this, the Force is seeking to understand what suitable protective products are currently available on the market, along with information regarding product performance, durability, and expected lifespan. If your organisation wishes to respond to this request for information, please email: [email removed] to request…Read the full description
The police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey are exploring the market for the supply of ear and eye protection for our operational dogs. These dogs may be deployed during operations where distraction devices such as flash bangs or other incapacitating devices are used and may be in close proximity to such deployments. In light of this, the Force is seeking to understand what suitable protective products are currently available on the market, along with information regarding product performance, durability, and expected lifespan. If your organisation wishes to respond to this request for information, please email: [email removed] to request the submission form. Closing date for receipt of completed forms is 29th May 2026 Alternatively if you wish to connect to Surrey and Surrey Police to see this opportunity and others you can register on In-tend to view all view opportunities now and in the future. 1. Register to In-Tend https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register 2. Once registered, log into the portal and click on the Portal button in the top right corner 3. Scroll down the list to find Surrey Police and click where it says register with organisation. It should then link you to the Surrey Police where you can access live opportunities. To Connect also to Sussex Police, follow step 2 and 3 this time for Sussex Police. 4. It does take 10-15 minutes sometimes for the connection to process through but you should then be able to access any open opportunities.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 042778-2026

About the buyer

  1. Group Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) tender

    Mag Airport LimitedNorth West, East Midlands, South EastUniforms, clothing and PPE

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £7mestimated

From notice 042778-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.