Planning

BLC0302: Pre Market Engagement - Headwear and Accessories

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 10:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED, a public authority under the sub-central government category, is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the re-tendering of its Headwear and Accoutrements framework. This significant opportunity, scheduled to begin on 25th October 2026, is aimed at supplying UK Police Forces with police uniforms, helmets, handcuffs, torches, and other police equipment. The anticipated total value of the framework is approximately £10.6 million over four years, beginning with a market engagement phase and feedback due by 3rd April 2026. Businesses are encouraged to make an expression of interest through the specified channel before this deadline.

This procurement process presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the police equipment and related sectors, particularly those producing headwear and accoutrements. The tender may be particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. The framework aims to ensure compliance with operational requirements and legislation, offering a stable and lucrative market entry point for businesses looking to expand their footprint within law enforcement supply chains in the United Kingdom. Suppliers with robust certification, adherence to standards, and innovative approaches to segmentation and lot structure will find themselves well-positioned to contribute to and benefit from this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC0302: Pre Market Engagement - Headwear and Accessories

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial is providing advance notice of the upcoming re-tender of its Headwear and Accoutrements framework. This notice aims to inform potential suppliers of the opportunity and provide high-level information about the upcoming opportunity. This framework aims to provide a compliant route for UK Police Forces to access headwear, accoutrements, handcuffs, and general duty torches in line with operational requirements and legislation. The estimated total value of the framework is PS10.6 million over a maximum four year term. BLC welcome feedback from potential bidders as to the lot structure, certification and standards and any opportunities for any consolidation or further segmentation.

Planning Information

Feedback on issued document. Please make an expression of interest at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065df1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017747-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

CPV Codes

18444110 - Helmets

31521320 - Torches

35200000 - Police equipment

35230000 - Handcuffs

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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