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Request for Information-Protective Gloves

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria · Police and fire

In brief

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has announced plans to buy this contract. 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 3 years with extensions, starting 1 October 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

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for similar contracts in this region (from 1172 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Force requires gloves that provide effective protection against hypodermic needles, sharps, and bladed threats, while maintaining sufficient dexterity, comfort, and durability for frontline use. Indicative use cases include (but are not limited to): • Searches of persons, bags, and vehicles • Custody and detention environments • Evidence handling • Public order or high risk operations Further details available on request of the RFI document

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 061215-2026

About the buyer

From notice 061215-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.