Award

Trousers operational 26

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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Award

28 Jan 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Lancashire Constabulary, pertains to the award of a contract for "Trousers operational 26", which falls under the corporate clothing category with CPV code 18222000. The supplier, Charles Fellows Supplies Ltd, will serve as the preferred sole supplier for operational trousers through the Bluelight Commercial Framework. The procurement process is at the award stage, completed on 28th January 2026, with the contract valued at £610,000. Delivery is expected in the North West, United Kingdom, for a contract period beginning on 1st February 2026 and potentially extending annually until 31st January 2033. This was a call-off from a framework agreement, employing a selective procurement method.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses equipped to supply corporate clothing, particularly those with capability for large-scale production, aligning with public sector needs. Although tailored for a large supplier, other businesses could seek similar framework opportunities or align their offerings with procurement needs of constabularies or other governmental organisations. The procurement's strategic location in the North West highlights the region's focus on enhancing operational wear through consistent supply, offering industry-compliant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand into governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Trousers operational 26

Notice Description

Approval to appoint Charles Fellows Supplies Ltd as preferred sole supplier of Operational Trousers via the Bluelight Commercial Framework 0154 for the period 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2030 with the option to extend until 31st January 2033 (renewable annually)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c84930c-0fda-4ca5-8719-a521b220248a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78608fc-ef4b-4524-97e8-1ea6d3e90645
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18222000 - Corporate clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£610,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£610,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2033 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

CHARLES FELLOWS SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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