Planning

BLC-0311 - Cycling Clothing and PPE

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

24 Apr 2026 at 12:22

Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED is initiating a procurement process for the purchase of cycling clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE), including helmets, eye protection, gloves, high-visibility jackets, trousers, shorts, undershorts, and skull caps. This public procurement is categorised under 'Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories' and is scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom, targeting a contract period from 7th December 2026 to 6th December 2030. A planned framework agreement approach is anticipated, with key future communications expected by 1st July 2026. The procurement has a projected value of £2,000,000. Currently in the planning update stage, this tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the goods sector.

This tender offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in the manufacture and supply of pedal cycle clothing and PPE. Businesses with robust product lines in safety equipment and high-performance cycling gear are well-placed to benefit from this tender. The framework agreement indicates potential for repeated engagements, providing sustainable growth opportunities for companies able to meet the quality standards and production capabilities required. As the procurement is handled by a public authority sub-central government entity, participating businesses can expect beneficial exposure within the UK market and the opportunity to build long-term partnerships with public sector buyers.

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Notice Title

BLC-0311 - Cycling Clothing and PPE

Notice Description

Purchase of pedal cycle clothing and PPE, including: Helmets, eye protection, gloves, high-visibility jackets, trousers/shorts, undershorts and skull caps.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037587-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2026 - 6 Dec 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

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