---
title: "BLC-00264 Provision of Specialist Armoured Vehicles (Pre-Market)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fbd0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED"
published: "2025-12-22"
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# BLC-00264 Provision of Specialist Armoured Vehicles (Pre-Market)

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fbd0

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED, based in London, United Kingdom, and falls under the industry category of specialist vehicles. The current stage is planning, with a focus on the "Provision of Specialist Armoured Vehicles" for UK Police Forces. This procurement intends to let a framework for goods that include full ballistic protection vehicles suitable for UK cities. Potential suppliers are invited to engage in the preliminary market discussions, with the next key milestone, the expression of interest deadline, set for 23rd January 2026. Future communication is scheduled for May 2026, and the actual contract period is anticipated to start on 1st June 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying specialist vehicles, particularly those with capabilities in armoured vehicle production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly highlighted as suitable participants, suggesting a supportive framework for diverse business sizes. Firms that provide solutions aligning with UK Policing firearms teams and those with experience operating in urban and suburban environments will be well-placed to bid effectively. Engaging in this tender could provide long-term collaboration potential with sub-central government authorities in the UK.

## Notice

BlueLight Commercial intends to let a framework to allow UK Police Forces to procure specialist armoured vehicles that meet the following high-level requirements: * Full ballistic protection * Capabilities that align with UK Policing firearms teams * Capacity for 10 or more people * Practical for use in UK cities and suburban settings

### Planning Information

If you are interested in reviewing these documents and providing any feedback ahead of any upcoming tender process please make an expression of interest at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085510-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 15:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085510-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085510-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bluelightcommercial.police.uk/
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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