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Custodian Helmets (lot 2)

CAMBRIDGESHIRE CONSTABULARY

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27 Oct 2025 at 14:18

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27 Oct 2025 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Custodian Helmets, under lot 2 of the BLC0022 Framework, was conducted by Cambridgeshire Constabulary. Classified under the industry category of police uniforms with CPV code 35811200, this procurement has reached the award stage. The process employed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The value of the contract is £116,000, and it is situated in the East of England, UK, specifically deliverable to postal code SG8 7BZ. The award was made on 21 October 2025, with published details following on 27 October 2025. The contract period extends from 27 October 2025 to 26 October 2029.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in manufacturing police uniforms. Leveraging framework agreements provides a streamlined path for businesses already approved in related frameworks to expand their market presence. As the procurement is focused on goods, businesses capable of efficiently supplying the required helmets and meeting the contract timeline will be well-suited to compete. The involvement of an SME, Try & Lilly Ltd, as the awarded supplier underpins the opportunity for smaller businesses to succeed in public procurement competitions.

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Notice Title

Custodian Helmets (lot 2)

Notice Description

Custodian Helmets under lot 2 of the BLC0022 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bdc9fbb-c44d-41be-88e5-888600f12d49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad28875e-16ba-4eb3-9ab5-6fe71fedf7e4
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2029 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROYSTON
Postcode
SG8 7BZ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Royston Palace
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRY & LILLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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