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title: "Provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour"
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buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL"
published: "2022-07-08"
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# Provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e655b6b-9f34-4fea-9792-231cd9145e2d

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## Summary

BlueLight Commercial Ltd is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour, aimed at supporting UK blue light services. This open procedure is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 12 August 2022. The framework agreement is expected to commence on 12 January 2023 and run for a period of four years until 13 January 2026. The relevant industry category for this procurement is goods, specifically garments for anti-ballistic protection, and potential suppliers should be prepared to deliver to locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of protective garments, particularly those who are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide high-quality body armour and have the capability to meet the logistical requirements across diverse locations would be well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to establish long-term relationships with public sector clients and contribute to public safety initiatives within the UK.

## Notice

BlueLight Commercial Ltd are procuring a Framework on behalf of UK bluelight services for the provision of Body Armour. The intention is to award a four year Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5463b1a-f3cf-4ddd-8ef8-06ce7d574f4f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2023 - 13 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2022 at 20:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5463b1a-f3cf-4ddd-8ef8-06ce7d574f4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5463b1a-f3cf-4ddd-8ef8-06ce7d574f4f
  8th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087
  User / Company

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