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title: "Direct Award under BlueLight Commercial Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e47d"
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# Direct Award under BlueLight Commercial Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e47d

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Scottish Police Authority, involves a direct award under the BlueLight Commercial Framework for the supply of protective gear. This contract, focusing on helmets, guards, and gloves for public order, is classified under the goods category. The procurement used a restricted procedure and has been completed, with the final award and contract signing taking place on 15th January 2025. The delivery region is specified as UKM. This contract has a value of £43,500 GBP for each lot awarded to Michael Lupton Associates Ltd., with awards for helmets, limb guards, and gloves.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses in the protective gear industry, particularly those specialising in high-quality and cost-effective public order equipment. Suppliers focused on manufacturing and supplying helmets, gloves, and guards could greatly benefit from such frameworks. Companies like Michael Lupton Associates Ltd., which successfully won the contract, demonstrate the potential for growth and partnership with public authorities for other businesses in this market domain.

## Notice

Helmets, Guards and Gloves for Public Order

### Lot Information

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and Equipment

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and equipment. The items required are split over 9 lots. The lots include PSU Suits, PSU Helmets and Headovers, PSU Guards, PSU boots and PSU Gloves. Additional information: Submissions must be made via the EU Supply Portal

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and Equipment

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and equipment. The items required are split over 9 lots. The lots include PSU Suits, PSU Helmets and Headovers, PSU Guards, PSU boots and PSU Gloves.

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and Equipment

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and equipment. The items required are split over 9 lots. The lots include PSU Suits, PSU Helmets and Headovers, PSU Guards, PSU boots and PSU Gloves.

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and Equipment

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and equipment. The items required are split over 9 lots. The lots include PSU Suits, PSU Helmets and Headovers, PSU Guards, PSU boots and PSU Gloves.

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and Equipment

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and equipment. The items required are split over 9 lots. The lots include PSU Suits, PSU Helmets and Headovers, PSU Guards, PSU boots and PSU Gloves.

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and Equipment

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and equipment. The items required are split over 9 lots. The lots include PSU Suits, PSU Helmets and Headovers, PSU Guards, PSU boots and PSU Gloves.

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and Equipment

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and equipment. The items required are split over 9 lots. The lots include PSU Suits, PSU Helmets and Headovers, PSU Guards, PSU boots and PSU Gloves.

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and Equipment

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and equipment. The items required are split over 9 lots. The lots include PSU Suits, PSU Helmets and Headovers, PSU Guards, PSU boots and PSU Gloves.

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and Equipment

Framework for the Provision of PSU Clothing and equipment. The items required are split over 9 lots. The lots include PSU Suits, PSU Helmets and Headovers, PSU Guards, PSU boots and PSU Gloves.

Helmets

Public Order Helmets

Limb Guards

Public Order Guards

Gloves

Public Order Gloves

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001813-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500,000 |
| Lots value | £17,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6FG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICHAEL LUPTON ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18444000 - Protective headgear
- 18830000 - Protective footwear
- 18831000 - Footwear incorporating a protective metal toecap
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 35113470 - Protective shirts or pants
- 44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001813-2025
- 21 Jul 2023 at 17:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021191-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788203
- https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70998&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762

## Provenance

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