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30 Jul 2025 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of ARV/ARVO Uniform under the framework titled "BLC0160" has been completed, with BlueLight Commercial serving as the buying organisation. The contract involves various lots, including boots, gloves, balaclavas, snoods, shirts, and trousers, classified under police uniforms (CPV 35811200). This national framework is accessible to all 43 police forces and broader bluelight organisations. The procurement followed an open procedure method, and the award was finalised on 30th July 2025, with the contract period ranging from 11th July 2025 to 10th July 2029. The framework encompasses myriad delivery addresses, including the UK and several overseas territories.

This tender opens promising avenues for various businesses involved in manufacturing police and protective uniforms, offering substantial opportunities for growth and diversification. The inclusion of multiple lots, like footwear and apparel, provides specialised companies such as those producing boots or tactical gloves, with unique chances to enter or expand within the nationwide supply chain for police forces. With the suitability marked for SMEs, business growth can be realised by smaller enterprises looking to strengthen their position in the uniform supply industry, paving the way for increased market presence among national and international blue light organisations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BLC0160 Framework for the Provision of ARV / ARVO Uniform - AWARD

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial are advertising to the market a framework for the provision of ARV / ARVO Uniform including 5 lots, Boots, Gloves, Balaclavas and Snoods, Shirts and Trousers. A National framework available to all 43 Police forces and wider bluelight organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d89f1f9c-1f1f-4c03-bec6-dd5a81924b50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8c6534-66e8-4ed2-9b26-194e3bce4039
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 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
BlueLight Commercial Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
SW1P 3JS
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Beechwood Equipment Ltd

Goliath Footwear Ltd

Level Peaks Associates Ltd

Oxford Safety Supplies Ltd T/a Enduro Protect

Price Western Leather Co. Ltd

SBI TAC PRO LIMITED

TASK FORCE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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