Award

Shirts Wicking

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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Award

14 May 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Operational Wicking Shirts was carried out by Lancashire Constabulary, located in Preston, England. The tender process, identified as "Intend 2589", falls under the clothing industry category, specifically classified as "Shirts" (CPV 18332000). This procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Bluelight Commercial Framework 0079. The contract was awarded on 14th May 2026, with a contract period lasting from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2030. The location of the contract is within the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the total value of the contract is approximately £177,000 GBP. The procurement stage has been completed, marking the award status as active.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of clothing, especially those specialising in high-performance wicking materials. While the contract period spans four years, and the opportunity has been awarded to Tailored Image Ltd, understanding the structure and requirements of such tenders can prepare similar businesses, particularly large-scale manufacturers, to compete in future tenders within this sector. Engaging in framework agreements as a framework partner or offering competitive specialisation in the production of specific clothing types are strategies that could potentially lead to business growth and partnership opportunities with public sector entities like Lancashire Constabulary.

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Notice Title

Shirts Wicking

Notice Description

Approval to appoint Tailored Imaging as preferred sole supplier of Operational Wicking Shirts via the Bluelight Commercial Framework 0079 for the period 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-270070f5-aa71-4ea7-b155-b62035e2e9a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ac6776-100d-4c7b-80d7-0278a03fb666
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

18332000 - Shirts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£177,287 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 2026Today
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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

TAILORED IMAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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