Award

Body Armour Firearms

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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Award

30 Apr 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described relates to the Lancashire Constabulary's award for the provision of firearms body armour under the Bluelight Commercial Ltd Framework. The successful bidder is SAFARILAND UK LTD., appointed as the sole supplier for the contract period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2032. The procurement falls under the industry category of police uniforms and is a selective process using a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £80,280. The contract pertains to the delivery within the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the award was made active as of 30th April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in the production and supply of police uniforms and related equipment. Given the scale and duration of the contract, it primarily suits large-scale suppliers with the capacity to meet the long-term demands of the Lancashire Constabulary. Such contracts can offer sustained business growth, allowing winning bidders to secure their presence in the public safety and defence sector. While small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) may find direct participation challenging in this instance, such opportunities might pave the way for future collaborations or subcontracting arrangements with larger established entities.

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Notice Title

Body Armour Firearms

Notice Description

The use of the Bluelight Commercial Ltd Framework for Firearms Body Armour and appoint Safari Land as the sole supplier of the Armour for the period 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2032

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a72f516-e773-4045-91b3-727503ca8849
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9945eb36-811e-4842-9549-efec97dccbd3
Current Stage
Award
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

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,280 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,280 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2032 Over 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

SAFARILAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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