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BLC0169 - National Framework for the Supply, Installation, and Maintenance of Alcohol Breath Testing Equipment

BlueLight Commercial

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02 Oct 2026 at 16:02

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06 Aug 2026 at 12:04

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08 May 2026 at 13:34

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Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial bought a national framework for the supply, installation and maintenance of alcohol breath-testing equipment for policing. It covers evidential breath-testing instruments, roadside breath-screening devices, and installation, calibration, servicing and maintenance. The framework is divided into three lots, allowing suppliers to focus on equipment or support services. Delivery is across the United Kingdom, including Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Gibraltar and Cyprus for specified lots. The equipment is used for police alcohol testing; the maintenance lot supports continued operation and calibration of testing apparatus. The framework is open to public-sector buyers across the UK.

The procurement is complete and contracts have been awarded through an open procedure using an open framework, with competition potentially reopened for call-offs. The framework award was made on 7 April 2026. Lion Laboratories, Draeger Safety UK, Medacx and Intoximeters were appointed across the lots: Lot 1, evidential instruments, awarded to Lion Laboratories, Draeger and Medacx; Lot 2, roadside screening devices, awarded to Draeger, Medacx and Lion Laboratories; and Lot 3, installation, calibration, servicing and maintenance, awarded to Intoximeters UK. Each lot has an awarded value of £7.2 million excluding VAT (£8.64 million including VAT). The contracts were signed on 18 June 2026 and run from 22 June 2026 to 21 June 2034. Price was the stated award criterion for each lot.

For suppliers considering comparable police framework work, this award shows demand for both breath-testing equipment and the technical services needed to install, calibrate, service and maintain it. Credible competitors need products suitable for evidential testing or roadside screening, and the ability to meet buyers’ specifications, deliver reliably and resolve issues within the required service standards. Contract performance measures include on-time delivery, product quality and resolution times of seven working days. The framework appointed multiple suppliers for equipment lots, while maintenance was awarded to a specialist supplier, indicating that focused product or service capability can be relevant alongside broader provision. Suppliers should be able to serve public-sector customers across the UK and, for the relevant lots, the Crown Dependencies, Gibraltar and Cyprus.»

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC0169 - National Framework for the Supply, Installation, and Maintenance of Alcohol Breath Testing Equipment

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial has awarded an Open Framework for the provision of supply, installation, and maintenance of Alcohol Breath Testing Equipment. The framework has three lots, which are as follows: * LOT 1 - Evidential Breath Testing Instruments * LOT 2 - Roadside Breath Screening Devices * LOT 3 - Installation, Calibration and Servicing & Maintenance

Lot Information

Evidential Breath Testing Instruments Roadside Breath Screening Devices Servicing, Maintenance and Calibration

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fad5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093502-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

35200000 - Police equipment

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

50411000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring apparatus

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,600,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£28,800,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20266 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2028-01-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BlueLight Commercial
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
4
Supplier Names

LION LABORATORIES LIMITED

Draeger Safety UK Ltd

Medacx Limited

Intoximeters UK Limited

Further Information

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