Planning

Pre-Market Engagement- Firearms Headsets

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

06 Nov 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is planning a procurement process titled "Pre-Market Engagement- Firearms Headsets," focused on headgear and communication equipment for firearms officers. The process is currently in the planning stage with a specific emphasis on soft market testing to understand available products and functionalities in the market. This involves a scheduled engagement milestone for responses to a questionnaire, due by 4th December 2025. The procurement process is initiated under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54 and is classified as a sub-central government activity. The buying organisation is located in Northallerton, United Kingdom, within the UKE22 region, and interested parties are encouraged to engage through the Bluelight E-procurement portal.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of headgear, protective headgear, and related communication equipment, such as headphones. Companies specialising in innovative technology solutions for law enforcement and public safety sectors will find this engagement particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability for SMEs. Engaging in this pre-market testing exercise allows potential suppliers to help shape future tender specifications, paving avenues for long-term business growth and potential collaboration with the North Yorkshire Police.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement- Firearms Headsets

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Police (NYP) are undertaking a soft market testing exercise. The purpose of this is to engage with the market and gain a better understanding of the products and functionality available in relation to the market for firearms officer headsets which allows officers to work efficiently and effectively when out in the field. The intention of this market testing is to inform the force's future competition specification, to invite responses to a short questionnaire. Please access the opportunity at the Bluelight E-procurement portal https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home and return questionnaire responses via the same portal.

Planning Information

North Yorkshire Police (NYP) are undertaking a soft market testing exercise. The purpose of this is to engage with the market and gain a better understanding of the products and functionality available in relation to the market for firearms officer headsets which allows officers to work efficiently and effectively when out in the field. The intention of this market testing is to inform the force’s future competition specification, and to invite responses to a short questionnaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071492-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

18443000 - Headgear and headgear accessories

18444000 - Protective headgear

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32342100 - Headphones

32570000 - Communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Nov 2026 - 6 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorkshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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