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Batons 2026

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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14 May 2026 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of police equipment, specifically batons, has been successfully completed by the Lancashire Constabulary, located in Preston, England. This tender, entitled "Batons 2026," falls under the industry category of police equipment and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) Framework 1204. The contract, valued at £186,720, is to be serviced by Chiltern Global, with the award officially announced on 1st April 2026. The delivery is slated for the North West region of the United Kingdom, covering a contract period from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of police equipment. While the contract was awarded through a selective process, leveraging framework agreements, businesses with capabilities in large-scale manufacturing and supply logistics are well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. Companies that can provide reliable, high-quality equipment to meet the rigorous demands of law enforcement agencies stand to benefit from engaging in such contracts, thereby fostering business growth and expanding market reach within the public safety sector.

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Notice Title

Batons 2026

Notice Description

Approval to appoint Chiltern Global as preferred sole supplier of Batons via the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) Framework 1204 for the period 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-071aa9e6-af5e-401c-955f-75dd048f77ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8866a0f5-0866-48c1-8fbb-8c7c4a1703fd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35200000 - Police equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£186,720 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£186,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILTERN GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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