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ID 6201267 - PSNI - Vehicle Conversion Services - Unmarked Police Vehicles - BLC0157

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND

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Award

02 Apr 2026 at 13:52

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), headquartered in Belfast, has completed the procurement process for vehicle conversion services as part of the Open Framework BLC0157. This involves converting 14 vehicles into unmarked police cars, with the contract awarded under the framework from BlueLight Commercial Limited. The contract, managed by the Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division acting as the procuring entity, is described as below threshold, competitive, and awarded selectively. The procurement process was tagged as an award and contract process, concluding on 2 April 2026 with a contract starting on 18 February 2026, and due to run until 17 February 2027, covering various regions across the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle conversion and reconditioning services, particularly those experienced in working with police vehicles. Large firms, as well as SMEs, are encouraged to participate, given the competitive framework and potential for additional purchases during the contract term, subject to budget and business case approval. Businesses engaging in the conversion of police cars under the CPV codes for vehicle conversion services will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Firms positioned geographically within regions such as Northern Ireland, London, and the broader UK can leverage this contract to drive business growth and fortify their market presence within the automotive conversion industry.

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Notice Title

ID 6201267 - PSNI - Vehicle Conversion Services - Unmarked Police Vehicles - BLC0157

Notice Description

The Transport Services Branch within the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) had a requirement for the conversion of 14 vehicles into unmarked police cars.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065761
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030992-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34114200 - Police cars

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£107,080 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND
Additional Buyers

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
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
1
Supplier Name

WITHHELD SECTION94 SUPPLIER

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