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BLC0302 Headwear and Accessories

BlueLight Commercial Limited

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30 Jun 2026 at 15:13

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22 Jun 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial Limited is overseeing a public procurement for "BLC0302 Headwear and Accessories," under the open procedure, within the active tender stage. The framework is valued at £14.4 million gross (£12 million net) and involves multiple lots, covering police uniforms, including traditional caps, custodian helmets, leather and textile accessories, handcuffs, and torches. The submission deadline has been extended to 6 August 2026 at 1:00 PM; inquiries are accepted until 15 July 2026. The procurement is intended for the UK public-sector, particularly for police forces, NHS bodies, and local authorities. Located in London, BlueLight Commercial Limited functions as a sub-central government public authority and can be contacted through Daniel Spicer via email.

This tender represents a significant prospect for various businesses, particularly those specialising in uniform manufacturing, accessories design for law enforcement, and suppliers of protective equipment. Companies with expertise in producing quality headwear, leather accessories, or specialised police tools like handcuffs and torches will find this opportunity lucrative. The contract spans from September 2026 to September 2030, encouraging sustained engagement. The lots will be evaluated based on quality and pricing factors, offering businesses a chance to present innovative solutions, enhance their market presence, and secure long-term client relationships within the UK's public sector frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC0302 Headwear and Accessories

Notice Description

The procurement aims to provide various requirements under a single compliant framework, which will be structured into the following seven lots: Lot 1: Traditional Caps Lot 2: Custodian Helmets & Traditional Bowlers - Fully Certified Lot 3: Custodian Helmets & Traditional Bowlers - Non-Certified Lot 4A: Leather and Split Leather Accessories Lot 4B: Textile Accessories Lot 5: Baseball Caps, Bump Caps and Woolly Hats. Lot 6: Handcuffs Lot 7: Front Line Officer Torches.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Traditional Caps

Provision of Traditional Uniform Caps

Options: N/A

Lot 2 Custodian Helmets and Bowlers Certified

Provision of Custodian Helmets and Bowlers Certified

Options: N/A

Lot 3 Custodian Helmets and Bowlers Non Certified

Provision of Custodian Helmets and Bowlers Non Certified

Options: N/A

Lot 4A Leather and Split Leather Accessories

Provision of Leather and Split Leather Accessories

Options: N/A

Lot 5: Baseball Caps, Bump Caps and Woolly Hats.

Provision of Baseball Caps, Bump Caps and Woolly Hats

Options: N/A

Lot 6 Handcuffs

Provision of Handcuffs

Options: N/A

Lot 7 Front Line Officer Torches

Provision of Front Line Officer Torches

Options: N/A

Lot 4B Textile Accessories

Provision of Textile accessories

Options: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061352-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2026 - 26 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
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

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