Planning

Framework for the Supply of Lockable Mobile Phone Pouches - Market Engagement

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, in collaboration with BlueLight Commercial, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Framework for the Supply of Lockable Mobile Phone Pouches - Market Engagement". This tender involves the provision of lockable mobile phone pouches for use within schools and falls under the industry categories of "Pouches", "Telecommunications equipment and supplies", and "Faraday cage". The procurement process is taking place in Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom, with the key deadline for market engagement participation set for 3rd February 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on the Cheshire Constabulary e-tendering platform by 23:59 on 3rd February 2026 to partake in this opportunity. This procurement is noted to have a framework agreement and is scheduled to commence on 25th May 2026, concluding on 24th May 2030, with potential for renewal until 2034.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of telecommunications supplies, security solutions, and educational resources to expand their portfolios by providing innovative solutions for school safety and management. Suitable candidates to compete in this procurement include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with the objective of capitalising on the growing market demand for secure communication and storage solutions in educational settings. The market engagement phase is particularly crucial for suppliers to showcase their capabilities, offer insights on delivery models, and suggest indicative pricing, all of which can position them favourably for subsequent procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Supply of Lockable Mobile Phone Pouches - Market Engagement

Notice Description

We are inviting suppliers to participate in a market engagement exercise relating to the provision of phone pouches for use in schools. The purpose of this engagement is to gather information on available solutions, indicative pricing, delivery models, and supplier capability to inform future procurement activity. Interested organisations are requested to complete the short survey via the link below: Survey link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LockableMobilePhonePouchesMarketEngagement/ Please submit responses no later than 17:00 on Wednesday 3rd February. Participation in this market engagement is voluntary and does not constitute a commitment to any future procurement process.

Planning Information

Please visit https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home to register on the Cheshire Constabulary e-tendering platform. Once registered, please navigate to Portals in the top right of the screen and log in to Cheshire Constabulary Portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006552-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

18923100 - Pouches

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

42992100 - Faraday cage

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 May 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
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE
Additional Buyers

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

Contact Name
Toni Cox
Contact Email
forensics@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
07977748545

Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
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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