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Custodian Helmets

WARWICKSHIRE POLICE

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18 Nov 2025 at 08:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has completed a procurement process to supply Custodian Helmets for Warwickshire Police, awarded to TRY & LILLY LIMITED. This contract, part of the protective gear industry category, falls under the BlueLight Commercial's Headwear and Accoutrements framework and is compliant with PCRs 2015. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £72,000 including VAT, covers a period from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, with potential extensions for two additional years. The delivery location is in the West Midlands, UK, and the contract award was finalised on 17th November 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in protective gear, particularly those proficient in supplying uniform components for law enforcement. With an initial three-year term and options for extension, businesses providing high-quality headgear designed to meet policing standards could find growth potential. SMEs and other enterprises that can align with the specifications detailed in the framework agreement are well-suited to compete in future opportunities of similar nature. This contract does not only represent business stability through long-term partnerships but also opens avenues into governmental procurement for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Custodian Helmets

Notice Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract to supply Warwickshire Police officer's with Custodian Helmets as required. This was a direct award via BlueLight Commercial's Headwear and Accoutrements framework reference BLC-0022 Lot 2 Custodian Helmets, and is therefore compliant under the PCRs 2015. The contract is for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The value is estimated based on historic buying figures but is not expected to exceed the higher value provided over the length of the contract including extensions and VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4eacde4c-fecf-4b7b-a4cf-104e35720c07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/311a3dce-ac63-47f4-867b-43a5b4cb11fa
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

18440000 - Hats and headgear

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@warwickshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV35 7QB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRY & LILLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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