Planning

Self Loading Pistols

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

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Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 09:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bluelight Commercial Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process involving self-loading pistols. The tender falls under the 'Firearms' industry category and has a gross estimated value of £30,000,000. Scheduled for collaboration with NAPCO, this procurement will utilise a framework agreement and aim to supply within the United Kingdom. The intended contract period is from 31 December 2026 to 30 December 2030, with a future notice date set for 30 August 2026. The process is currently in the planning stage, and details about the tender are anticipated to be published soon.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the firearms, ammunition, and related parts sectors. Businesses specialising in defence equipment or firearms manufacturing and distribution would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a multi-year framework agreement in place, companies can leverage long-term collaboration potential, fostering stability and predictable revenue streams. The substantial contract value of £30 million opens avenues for businesses looking to expand their footprint within government procurement processes. Interested parties are encouraged to prepare for forthcoming communications to engage effectively in this lucrative opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Self Loading Pistols

Notice Description

Tender for Self loading pistols in collaboration with NAPCO

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037410-2026
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

35320000 - Firearms

35330000 - Ammunition

35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £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
30 Aug 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2026 - 30 Dec 2030 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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