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02 Jul 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Firearms National Shirts & Trousers 26" has been completed by the Lancashire Constabulary. This award under the Bluelight Commercial Framework 0160 involves the provision of police uniforms, with Lancashire Constabulary acting as the buying organisation. The procurement process, employing a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with the awarding of contracts to suppliers Level Peaks Associates Ltd and SBI Tacpro. The contract, valued at £174,063, covers the period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2032, and the delivery of goods is set for the North West of the United Kingdom. The key dates related to this procurement include the award date on 1st July 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing police uniforms, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs), given that this process suits the capacities of such entities. Companies like SBI Tacpro, a large-scale supplier, and Level Peaks Associates Ltd, an SME, exemplify the types of suppliers that can thrive in this marketplace. This procurement not only ensures a stable, long-term contract but also opens doors for businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector supplies domain, particularly within law enforcement apparel.

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Notice Title

Firearms National Shirts & Trousers 26

Notice Description

Approval to appoint Level Peaks and SBI Tac Pro as the preferred suppliers of various Uniform Items for Firearms Officers via the Bluelight Commercial Framework 0160 for the period 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2032

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c93d560-b355-4f9a-bed1-25580f66bc4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c2a3c3-1c70-43fb-9541-7ce6fa1f3b4d
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
Large, 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
£174,063 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,063 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
2
Supplier Names

LEVEL PEAKS ASSOCIATES

SBI TACPRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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