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

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

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19 Dec 2025 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial Limited, a sub-central public authority based in London, has initiated an open tender process for the "National Framework for the Supply, Installation, and Maintenance of Alcohol Breath Testing Equipment". This procurement process involves an open framework agreement, which is part of an ongoing effort to enhance police equipment and measuring apparatus across the UK. The tender includes four lots focusing on various aspects of breath testing equipment and services. Interested parties should note the enquiry period ends on 16 January 2026, with a tender submission deadline set for 23 January 2026. The framework agreement is slated to remain open and active until 2033, offering numerous opportunities over its lifespan.

This invitation to tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in police and measurement equipment or services. The framework's substantial budget of GBP 25.92 million and segmentation into multiple lots allows for diverse companies—from those providing high-tech instrumentation to those offering comprehensive servicing and maintenance solutions—to compete for contracts. Businesses ideally suited will have the capability to deliver technically demanding and operationally critical products compliant with UK standards. Engaging in this process might also afford opportunities to build long-term relationships with law enforcement clients, leading to further ventures within the public safety sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by BlueLight Commercial who are seeking to award an Open Framework for the provision of supply, installation, and maintenance of Alcohol Breath Testing Equipment. Please refer to ITT Instructions to Bidders section 1.1. The framework will be tendered as four 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

5.1.1 This Lot provides a compliant procurement route for UK police forces and wider blue light organisations to acquire Evidential Breath Testing Instruments (EBTIs) that meet operational, technical, and evidential requirements.

Roadside Breath Screening Devices

The purpose of this lot is to obtain Roadside Breath Screening Devices.

Servicing, Maintenance and Calibration

7.1 Suppliers awarded under this Lot must be capable of delivering comprehensive servicing, maintenance, and calibration support for Evidential Breath Testing Instruments (EBTIs), in accordance with the 'Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing Instruments' Quality Framework Document, issued by the Forensic Science Service on behalf of the UK Home Office - February 1998 (Version 2).

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/085101-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

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


CPV Codes

35200000 - Police equipment

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,600,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-01-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Marc Grey
Contact Email
marc.grey@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JS
Post Town
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

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