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25 Jun 2026 at 15:16

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03 Jun 2026 at 13:40

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17 Feb 2026 at 09:27

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24 Nov 2025 at 16:19

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24 Nov 2025 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial Limited has completed the procurement of a framework for the supply of Softshell Jackets and Microfleece garments, under contract reference BLC0275, aimed at uniformed officers and staff in the UK. This procurement process, classified under police uniforms with CPV code 35811200, was executed via an open procedure. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £4,800,000, has a duration from 24th June 2026 to 23rd June 2029, with a possible one-year extension. The awarded suppliers are Cooneen Defence Ltd for Lot 1 (Softshell Jacket) and Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited for Lot 2 (Microfleece). Both suppliers, designated as SMEs, are expected to deliver goods across the UK regions of UKN0B and UKN0A, respectively.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in the production and supply of police uniforms and associated apparel. Given the framework's structure, participating businesses have the potential for sustained growth through direct supply agreements without further competition. The emphasis on quality and timely delivery, alongside the inclusion of social value components, suggests that companies with robust quality assurance processes and a commitment to customer satisfaction and social responsibility will be particularly suited to thrive under this procurement framework. The framework's open access for call-off contracts throughout its term offers continuous business opportunities for committed and competitive suppliers.

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Notice Title

BLC0275: Framework for the Provision of Softshell Jackets and Microfleece's

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial have awarded a national Framework for the Provision of both Softshell Jackets and Microfleece's which will be worn by uniformed officers and staff whilst undertaking a full range of operational duties and will form part of a layering system that aims to provide the wearer comfort and warmth. This Framework will be for the supply and delivery of the following lots: * Lot 1- Softshell Jacket * Lot 2- Microfleece To access the tender documentation please visit https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders Search BLC0275

Lot Information

Softshell Jacket

Renewal: 1 year extension

Microfleece

Renewal: 1 year extension

Planning Information

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059944-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
LONDON
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
2
Supplier Names

Cooneen Defence Ltd

Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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