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title: "BLC-0154 Framework for the Provision of Police Uniform Trousers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046e71"
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buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL"
published: "2025-09-29"
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# BLC-0154 Framework for the Provision of Police Uniform Trousers

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046e71

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## Summary

The recent procurement process for "BLC-0154 Framework for the Provision of Police Uniform Trousers" was managed by Bluelight Commercial, located in Birmingham, UK. This procurement, under the category of goods, was aimed at acquiring black Police Uniform Trousers to enhance the workwear for frontline officers. The tender process involved an open procedure and was initially launched to cater to the needs of the UK region, supporting activities in crime prevention, detection, and targeting. Initially tendered on 7th June 2024, the procurement has evolved through a series of stages, reaching the award stage by 29th September 2025. The framework is significant, estimated at an annual value of £6 million and involved multiple amendments, reflecting increased budget allocations to £33 million excluding VAT.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the successful bids from Charles Fellows Supplies Limited and Ilasco Limited. The contract demands suppliers who can deliver practical, comfortable uniform solutions fit for operational duties, suggesting a lucrative opening for those with expertise in professional workwear manufacturing. Businesses rooted in textile production and apparel design, capable of meeting the quality and comfort requirements, will find this tender particularly beneficial. The open procurement method supports broad participation, facilitating competitive conditions advantageous for innovative suppliers.

## Notice

Bluelight Commercial is tendering for the provision of black Police Uniform Trousers. It is important that we equip our frontline officers with professional, modern workwear, which is fit for purpose. We are committed to providing a uniform solution that is practical and comfortable in support of our officers and support staff as they work to prevent, detect and target crime in our communities. This garment will be worn by uniformed officers and staff whilst undertaking a full range of operational duties and will form part of a layering system that aims to provide the wearer comfort and warmth.The estimated value of the framework is PS6m per annum.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bluelight Commercial is tendering for the provision of black Police Uniform Trousers. It is important that we equip our frontline officers with professional, modern workwear, which is fit for purpose. We are committed to providing a uniform solution that is practical and comfortable in support of our officers and support staff as they work to prevent, detect and target crime in our communities. This garment will be worn by uniformed officers and staff whilst undertaking a full range of operational duties and will form part of a layering system that aims to provide the wearer comfort and warmth.The estimated value of the framework is PS6m per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060428-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | £24,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,000,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CHARLES FELLOWS SUPPLIES; ILASCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18234000 - Trousers
- 35811200 - Police uniforms

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060428-2025
- 7 Jun 2024 at 15:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017777-2024
- 7 Jun 2024 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017772-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders

## Provenance

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