---
title: "Testing services Public Order Shields"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036237"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036237.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL"
published: "2022-08-24"
---

# Testing services Public Order Shields

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036237

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## Summary

The BlueLight Commercial organisation in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process for testing services related to Public Order Shields. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with testing scheduled to start from January onwards. The main procurement category is services within the police services industry. The tender description outlines the need for a test house facility to test products for upcoming procurement. The communication of future notices is set for December 20th.

This tender for testing services related to Public Order Shields by BlueLight Commercial presents an opportunity for companies in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in police services industry. Businesses with capabilities to provide testing facilities, such as those involved in security services, public-order services, and public safety, would be well-suited to compete. The planned testing requirements include a range of tests such as flame and chemical conditioning, impact trauma test, edge cut resistance, among others.

## Notice

We are currently investigating the potential routes to market to procure a test house facility to test the products submitted as part of an upcoming tender for Public Order shields. Testing will be required to take place from January onwards. Test rigs have been produced and will be provided. Please message with relevant details if this is a service your company/test facility is able to provide.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are currently investigating the potential routes to market to procure a test house facility to test the products submitted as part of an upcoming tender for Public Order shields. Testing will be required to take place from January, test rigs have been produced. Additional information: Testing as a minimum will include 1. Testing as part of a tender process to select a Shield provider of Long, intermediate and round shields. 2. Testing for initial, first batch production and supply by the selected supplier. Indicative Testing required: Flame/chemical conditioning, Impact Trauma Test, Impact (chisel) Test, Edge Cut Resistance (BS7971-4 and referred to in BS7971-3)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023554-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6DG |
| 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

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services
- 75241100 - Police services
- 75242100 - Public-order services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2022 at 08:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023554-2022
- 23 Aug 2022 at 15:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023519-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=52013&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087

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