Planning

BLC-0302 - Headwear and Accessories

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 15:09

Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a procurement process for headwear and accessories required by UK Police Forces. The planned procurement is at the planning stage, with an estimated gross value of £11.8 million. The procurement will include modern and traditional headwear, accessories like belts, holders, torches, and others. The tender title is "BLC-0302 - Headwear and Accessories," and delivery is expected throughout the United Kingdom. Interested parties should mark their calendars for key dates such as the future notice date scheduled for 31 May 2026, and the contract period commencing on 27 September 2026 and ending on 26 September 2030.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in protective gear, uniforms, and accessories, particularly those established within the UK. Its framework agreement structure enhances business growth potential by allowing multiple suppliers to participate, fostering competitive bids and innovation in product offerings. Businesses large and small—including SMEs—stand to benefit, especially if they can provide compliant solutions meeting the certification and operational requirements of police forces. Suppliers are encouraged to engage with BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED and offer feedback on the lot structure, standards, and potential for segmentation, advancing their prospects in this substantial and dynamic market.

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Notice Title

BLC-0302 - Headwear and Accessories

Notice Description

Modern headwear, traditional headwear and accessories like belts, holders, torches etc.

Planning Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037240-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

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
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Sep 2026 - 26 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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