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title: "BLC0302: Pre Market Engagement - Headwear and Accessories"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065df1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# BLC0302: Pre Market Engagement - Headwear and Accessories

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065df1

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## Summary

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED, a public authority under the sub-central government category, is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the re-tendering of its Headwear and Accoutrements framework. This significant opportunity, scheduled to begin on 25th October 2026, is aimed at supplying UK Police Forces with police uniforms, helmets, handcuffs, torches, and other police equipment. The anticipated total value of the framework is approximately £10.6 million over four years, beginning with a market engagement phase and feedback due by 3rd April 2026. Businesses are encouraged to make an expression of interest through the specified channel before this deadline.

This procurement process presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the police equipment and related sectors, particularly those producing headwear and accoutrements. The tender may be particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. The framework aims to ensure compliance with operational requirements and legislation, offering a stable and lucrative market entry point for businesses looking to expand their footprint within law enforcement supply chains in the United Kingdom. Suppliers with robust certification, adherence to standards, and innovative approaches to segmentation and lot structure will find themselves well-positioned to contribute to and benefit from this framework.

## Notice

BlueLight Commercial is providing advance notice of the upcoming re-tender of its Headwear and Accoutrements framework. This notice aims to inform potential suppliers of the opportunity and provide high-level information about the upcoming opportunity. This framework aims to provide a compliant route for UK Police Forces to access headwear, accoutrements, handcuffs, and general duty torches in line with operational requirements and legislation. The estimated total value of the framework is PS10.6 million over a maximum four year term. BLC welcome feedback from potential bidders as to the lot structure, certification and standards and any opportunities for any consolidation or further segmentation.

### Planning Information

Feedback on issued document.
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/017747-2026 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| 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

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18444110 - Helmets
- 31521320 - Torches
- 35200000 - Police equipment
- 35230000 - Handcuffs
- 35811200 - Police uniforms

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 10:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017747-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017747-2026
  27th February 2026 - 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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