Planning

Body Armour

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

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Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 09:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED, a sub-central public authority based in London, is planning a procurement process for body armour, with a total estimated value of £90 million. The process, categorised under garments for anti-ballistic protection, is at the planning stage as of 24 April 2026. The procurement, intended for the public goods sector, will follow a framework agreement and deliveries are slated to begin on 1 June 2027. The anticipated notice date for future communications is set for 10 January 2027, with deliveries covering the UK region from June 2027 through to May 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in protective garments and tactical gear, especially those with experience in anti-ballistic protection. Companies that have a strong track record with framework agreements and can offer high-quality goods at competitive prices are well-suited to compete. Engaging with such procurement can facilitate business expansion in the government defence sector, leveraging long-term contracts to aid in business sustainability and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Body Armour

Notice Description

Replacement procurement for the existing BlueLight Commercial Body armour tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037409-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
10 Jan 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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