Planning

BLC-00264 Provision of Specialist Armoured Vehicles (Pre-Market)

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

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Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED, based in London, United Kingdom, and falls under the industry category of specialist vehicles. The current stage is planning, with a focus on the "Provision of Specialist Armoured Vehicles" for UK Police Forces. This procurement intends to let a framework for goods that include full ballistic protection vehicles suitable for UK cities. Potential suppliers are invited to engage in the preliminary market discussions, with the next key milestone, the expression of interest deadline, set for 23rd January 2026. Future communication is scheduled for May 2026, and the actual contract period is anticipated to start on 1st June 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying specialist vehicles, particularly those with capabilities in armoured vehicle production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly highlighted as suitable participants, suggesting a supportive framework for diverse business sizes. Firms that provide solutions aligning with UK Policing firearms teams and those with experience operating in urban and suburban environments will be well-placed to bid effectively. Engaging in this tender could provide long-term collaboration potential with sub-central government authorities in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC-00264 Provision of Specialist Armoured Vehicles (Pre-Market)

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial intends to let a framework to allow UK Police Forces to procure specialist armoured vehicles that meet the following high-level requirements: * Full ballistic protection * Capabilities that align with UK Policing firearms teams * Capacity for 10 or more people * Practical for use in UK cities and suburban settings

Planning Information

If you are interested in reviewing these documents and providing any feedback ahead of any upcoming tender process please make an expression of interest at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085510-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matt.lowe@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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