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title: "Contract for the Supply of Personal Issue Torches"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-482c6709-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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buyer: "THAMES VALLEY POLICE"
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# Contract for the Supply of Personal Issue Torches

Buyer: THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-482c6709-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Thames Valley Police is inviting tenders for the "Contract for the Supply of Personal Issue Torches", which is classified under the goods category, specifically lamps (CPV code: 31521000). This procurement is part of a national framework lasting two years, with potential extensions of two additional 12-month periods. The tendering process involves a selective procurement method, and the deadline for submissions is set for 15 May 2015. The awarded contract is valued at £500,000, with the duration starting on 1 July 2015 and concluding on 30 June 2017, covering delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying lighting products, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality personal issue torches for police use. Companies with experience in public sector supply chains are ideally positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to expand their operations and establish long-term relationships with public sector organisations, which can lead to further procurement opportunities within the UK police forces.

## Notice

This contract is a national framework for a period of 2 years (plus Options of 2 x 12 month periods) for the supply of Personal Issue Torches to be used by Police Officers and Staff in the execution of their duties. This framework is open to the 26 UK Police Forces named in the contract documentation. Contact and Expressions of Interest must be made through the Bluelight EU Supply e-tendering portal. https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/supplierlogin

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85bee73e-abbc-49fc-82a7-7e7cebc90319 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2015 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2015 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | THAMES VALLEY POLICE |
| Locality | KIDLINGTON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 1NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Kidlington West |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLON SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31521000 - Lamps

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2019 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85bee73e-abbc-49fc-82a7-7e7cebc90319
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3179720f-8735-409e-b148-448c8c38e280

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85bee73e-abbc-49fc-82a7-7e7cebc90319
  29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3179720f-8735-409e-b148-448c8c38e280
  7th April 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://bluelight.eu-supply.com
- https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/supplierlogin

## Provenance

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