Tender

Provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

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Tender

08 Jul 2022 at 20:02

Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial Ltd is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour, aimed at supporting UK blue light services. This open procedure is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 12 August 2022. The framework agreement is expected to commence on 12 January 2023 and run for a period of four years until 13 January 2026. The relevant industry category for this procurement is goods, specifically garments for anti-ballistic protection, and potential suppliers should be prepared to deliver to locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of protective garments, particularly those who are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide high-quality body armour and have the capability to meet the logistical requirements across diverse locations would be well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to establish long-term relationships with public sector clients and contribute to public safety initiatives within the UK.

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Notice Title

Provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial Ltd are procuring a Framework on behalf of UK bluelight services for the provision of Body Armour. The intention is to award a four year Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5463b1a-f3cf-4ddd-8ef8-06ce7d574f4f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2023 - 13 Jan 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Hayley Cairns
Contact Email
hayley.cairns@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
07811 028 231

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6FG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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