Planning

BLC0302: Pre Market Engagement - Headwear and Accessories

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 11:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the Headwear and Accessories framework, referenced as BLC0302. This tender is part of the goods category and involves the re-tendering of headwear, accoutrements, handcuffs, and general duty torches for UK Police Forces, aligning with operational requirements and legal standards. The total estimated value of this framework is £10.6 million over a four-year term. The procurement process is currently at the preliminary market engagement phase, with feedback due by 3 April 2026 and a future notice date set for 27 April 2026. The framework is specifically structured to provide a compliant route for police procurement across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those capable of supplying goods such as helmets, torches, handcuffs, and police uniforms. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in expanding within the public sector, offering a structured framework agreement that assures consistent demand and potential for long-term cooperation. As the framework supports a compliant procurement route, it enables businesses to contribute effectively to public sector requirements while ensuring adherence to industry standards and certification needs. Participation in this tender could enhance a company's portfolio and open avenues to further government contract opportunities.

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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-065e0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017794-2026
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

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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