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title: "Body Armour Firearms"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
published: "2025-04-30"
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# Body Armour Firearms

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a72f516-e773-4045-91b3-727503ca8849

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## Summary

The procurement process described relates to the Lancashire Constabulary's award for the provision of firearms body armour under the Bluelight Commercial Ltd Framework. The successful bidder is SAFARILAND UK LTD., appointed as the sole supplier for the contract period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2032. The procurement falls under the industry category of police uniforms and is a selective process using a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £80,280. The contract pertains to the delivery within the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the award was made active as of 30th April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in the production and supply of police uniforms and related equipment. Given the scale and duration of the contract, it primarily suits large-scale suppliers with the capacity to meet the long-term demands of the Lancashire Constabulary. Such contracts can offer sustained business growth, allowing winning bidders to secure their presence in the public safety and defence sector. While small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) may find direct participation challenging in this instance, such opportunities might pave the way for future collaborations or subcontracting arrangements with larger established entities.

## Notice

The use of the Bluelight Commercial Ltd Framework for Firearms Body Armour and appoint Safari Land as the sole supplier of the Armour for the period 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2032

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9945eb36-811e-4842-9549-efec97dccbd3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,280 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,280 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFARILAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35811200 - Police uniforms

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9945eb36-811e-4842-9549-efec97dccbd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9945eb36-811e-4842-9549-efec97dccbd3
  30th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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