One off purchase of urgently required Specialist Hi Vis Equipment Carrier so that officers meet the health and safety requirements of EN 471:2003; + A1:2007 Class 3 when worn together with a Class 3 Police hi-vis jacket.

A VEAT notice was published in the European Journal on 18th December 2015 in relation to this purchase

This purchase is being made due to urgent requirements and a full tender process will be carried out to establish a contracted supplier for future purchases.

This purchase is being made direct to the MWUK t/a Yaffy as there vest has been the only that has been identified to reach the Health and Safety standards when worn with a Police Class 3 Police hi-vis jacket.

The requirement is for a Police hi-vis equipment carrier that meets the health and safety requirements of EN 471:2003; + A1:2007 Class 3 when worn together with a Class 3 Police hi-vis jacket.

The current carrier system does not offer the same level of protection and for the safety of Police Officers it has been deemed urgent to get them up to class 3 protection

Additional information: One off purchase of urgently required Specialist Hi Vis Equipment Carrier so that officers meet the health and safety requirements of EN 471:2003; + A1:2007 Class 3 when worn together with a Class 3 Police hi-vis jacket.

A full tender process to establish a contracted supplier for future purposes will be commenced in 2016.