This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 12:49

AwardUpdate

11 Jun 2026 at 20:34

Award

29 May 2026 at 17:07

TenderUpdate

16 Apr 2026 at 13:28

TenderUpdate

01 Apr 2026 at 10:25

Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED, located in London, involves establishing a framework for the supply of lockable mobile phone pouches, unlocking bases, and associated support services. Targeting the industry category of telecommunications equipment, this multi-supplier framework supports Police and Crime Commissioners and schools across the United Kingdom in creating phone-free learning environments. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the framework set to remain open until 2034, and significant milestones include the award on 24 June 2026 and the contracting stage commencing on 11 June 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in producing or supplying telecommunications equipment, particularly those specialising in mobile phone accessories like lockable pouches. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Bates Office Services, Teqex Ltd, and Odyssey Education Ltd, as well as larger firms like Bechtle Ltd, are well-suited to benefit from this framework. As the framework allows for suppliers to be identified through both direct awards and further competition, businesses with a capability to offer high-quality, innovative solutions in mobile device management will find this a lucrative growth opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Supply of Lockable Mobile Phone Pouches

Notice Description

A multi-supplier framework for the supply of lockable mobile phone pouches, unlocking bases, and associated support services. The framework will support Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) and their equivalents across the Country as well as schools, in enabling schools to create phone-free learning environments, while still allowing students access to their devices before and after the school day. The authority intends to reopen the framework after an initial period of 3 years, with subsequent reopening periods thereafter in accordance with Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Estimated dates for re-opening - 31/05/2029 & 31/05/2032

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059395-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BlueLight Commercial
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Bates Office Services Ltd

Bechtle direct Ltd.

Caraglass Ltd

Eurostar Global Electronics

Odyssey Education Ltd

OVER YONDR UK LTD

TEQEX LTD

TET Limited

Further Information

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