---
title: "Framework for the Supply of Lockable Mobile Phone Pouches - Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060e40"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# Framework for the Supply of Lockable Mobile Phone Pouches - Market Engagement

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e40

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, in collaboration with BlueLight Commercial, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Framework for the Supply of Lockable Mobile Phone Pouches - Market Engagement". This tender involves the provision of lockable mobile phone pouches for use within schools and falls under the industry categories of "Pouches", "Telecommunications equipment and supplies", and "Faraday cage". The procurement process is taking place in Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom, with the key deadline for market engagement participation set for 3rd February 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on the Cheshire Constabulary e-tendering platform by 23:59 on 3rd February 2026 to partake in this opportunity. This procurement is noted to have a framework agreement and is scheduled to commence on 25th May 2026, concluding on 24th May 2030, with potential for renewal until 2034.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of telecommunications supplies, security solutions, and educational resources to expand their portfolios by providing innovative solutions for school safety and management. Suitable candidates to compete in this procurement include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with the objective of capitalising on the growing market demand for secure communication and storage solutions in educational settings. The market engagement phase is particularly crucial for suppliers to showcase their capabilities, offer insights on delivery models, and suggest indicative pricing, all of which can position them favourably for subsequent procurement activities.

## Notice

We are inviting suppliers to participate in a market engagement exercise relating to the provision of phone pouches for use in schools. The purpose of this engagement is to gather information on available solutions, indicative pricing, delivery models, and supplier capability to inform future procurement activity. Interested organisations are requested to complete the short survey via the link below: Survey link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LockableMobilePhonePouchesMarketEngagement/ Please submit responses no later than 17:00 on Wednesday 3rd February. Participation in this market engagement is voluntary and does not constitute a commitment to any future procurement process.

### Planning Information

Please visit https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home to register on the Cheshire Constabulary e-tendering platform.
Once registered, please navigate to Portals in the top right of the screen and log in to Cheshire Constabulary Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006552-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 24 May 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 | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE |
| Additional buyers | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2UA |
| 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

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 18923100 - Pouches
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 42992100 - Faraday cage

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 11:34 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006552-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006552-2026
  26th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LockableMobilePhonePouchesMarketEngagement/

## Provenance

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