Tender

BLC0160 Framework for the Provision of ARV / ARVO Uniform

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 12:52

Planning

31 Jan 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial Ltd, based in Birmingham, is currently in the tender stage for a national framework contract titled "BLC0160 Framework for the Provision of ARV / ARVO Uniform." This contract is for the supply of police uniforms, under the CPV classification 35811200. The procurement involves five lots: Boots, Gloves, Balaclavas and Snoods, Shirts, and Trousers, and is valued at £38,000,000. The framework will span up to four years and is accessible to all 43 police forces and wider bluelight organisations in the UK. The tender submission deadline is on 27th March 2025 at 1 PM, with the award period starting on the same day at 1:01 PM. This open procedure allows for electronic ordering and payments.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in police uniform manufacturing and supply. Companies that can provide quality boots, gloves, balaclavas, snoods, shirts, and trousers within the specified framework will find this an excellent avenue for growth. Small to medium enterprises capable of managing large-scale orders and adhering to stringent quality standards are particularly well-suited to participate. Furthermore, the open procurement process ensures a fair and competitive environment, encouraging a wide range of suppliers to partake and potentially expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

BLC0160 Framework for the Provision of ARV / ARVO Uniform

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1 AFO Boots

AFO Boots

Lot 2 AFO Gloves

AFO Gloves

Lot 3 Balaclavas and Snoods

AFO Balaclavas and Snoods

Lot 4 AFO Shirts

AFO Shirts

Lot 5 AFO Trousers

AFO Trousers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04da9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003958-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£38,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LTD
Contact Name
Dan Spicer
Contact Email
daniel.spicer@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6DG
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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