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title: "Shirts Wicking"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# Shirts Wicking

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-270070f5-aa71-4ea7-b155-b62035e2e9a1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of Operational Wicking Shirts was carried out by Lancashire Constabulary, located in Preston, England. The tender process, identified as "Intend 2589", falls under the clothing industry category, specifically classified as "Shirts" (CPV 18332000). This procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Bluelight Commercial Framework 0079. The contract was awarded on 14th May 2026, with a contract period lasting from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2030. The location of the contract is within the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the total value of the contract is approximately £177,000 GBP. The procurement stage has been completed, marking the award status as active.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of clothing, especially those specialising in high-performance wicking materials. While the contract period spans four years, and the opportunity has been awarded to Tailored Image Ltd, understanding the structure and requirements of such tenders can prepare similar businesses, particularly large-scale manufacturers, to compete in future tenders within this sector. Engaging in framework agreements as a framework partner or offering competitive specialisation in the production of specific clothing types are strategies that could potentially lead to business growth and partnership opportunities with public sector entities like Lancashire Constabulary.

## Notice

Approval to appoint Tailored Imaging as preferred sole supplier of Operational Wicking Shirts via the Bluelight Commercial Framework 0079 for the period 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ac6776-100d-4c7b-80d7-0278a03fb666 |
| 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 | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £177,287 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,000 |
| 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 | TAILORED IMAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18332000 - Shirts

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ac6776-100d-4c7b-80d7-0278a03fb666

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ac6776-100d-4c7b-80d7-0278a03fb666
  14th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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