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Framework for the Supply of Lockable Mobile Phone Pouches - Market Engagement

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire · Police and fire

In brief

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has announced plans to buy uniform and PPE and telecoms 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 4 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 25 May 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 21 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.

What the notice says

We are inviting suppliers to participate in a market engagement exercise relating to the provision of phone pouches for use in schools. The purpose of this engagement is to gather information on available solutions, indicative pricing, delivery models, and supplier capability to inform future procurement activity. Interested organisations are requested to complete the short survey via the link below: Survey link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LockableMobilePhonePouchesMarketEngagement/ Please submit responses no later than 17:00 on Wednesday 3rd February. Participation in this market engagement is voluntary and does not constitute a commitment to any future procurement process.

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 006552-2026

About the buyer

  1. The Supply and Delivery of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Workwear

    Cumberland CouncilNorth WestUniforms, clothing and PPE

    Open26 days leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £3.5mframework ceiling
  2. Cirrus Consortium Materials Supply Framework

    Coastline Housing LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, ScotlandHighways and street lighting, Furniture

    Open40 days left7 lotsFramework

    £1.2bnframework ceiling
  3. Group Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) tender

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

    Open51 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £7mestimated

From notice 006552-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.