Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
BlueLight Commercial
Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6DG
Contact
Emma Needham
Emma.Needham@BlueLight.police.uk
Telephone
+44 7929759972
Fax
+44 7929759972
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
12517649
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=42963&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision for the supply of PSU combined Riding Helmets and additional Equestrian Equipment
Reference number
BLC_Operations_0057
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 18443300 - Headgear
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
BlueLight Commercial is working in collaboration with UK Police Forces to develop a Public Order Headwear for Mounted Officers that combines the requirements of the current PSU and riding helmets. It is intended to carry out market engagement in relation to the following areas: 1. PSU combined Riding Helmet – Development of PSU headwear that is appropriate for equestrian activity and caters for the associated risks, such as, a fall from height, married to the essential protection from hand thrown missiles and manual attack weapons. 2. Other Equipment - other safety equipment for Mounted Section Officers
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lot 1- PSU Combined Riding Helmet Only
Lot 2 - Other Associated Safety Equipment - Only
Lot 1 - PSU Combined Riding Helmet and Lot 2- Other Associated Safety Equipment - Combined
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
1. PSU Combined Riding Helmet
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18443000 - Headgear and headgear accessories
- 18444000 - Protective headgear
- 18444100 - Safety headgear
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Birmingham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
BlueLight Commercial is working in collaboration with UK police forces to develop a Helmet for Mounted officers that combines the requirements of the current PSU and riding helmets. It is intended to carry out market engagement in relation to the following areas: Lot 1. PSU Combined Riding Helmet – Development required of a Helmet that is appropriate for equestrian activity and caters for the associated risks, such as, a fall from height, married to the essential protection from hand thrown missiles and manual attack weapons.
two.2.14) Additional information
A formal market engagement event has been planned for Thursday 3rd March 2022 at Building 249, Heyford Park, Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, OX25 5HA . To register attendance organisations must submit use the request via the EU Supply Portal detailing the full name of attendee and contact details
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
2. Other Equipment
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18142000 - Safety visors
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 35113430 - Safety vests
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Birmingham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
BlueLight Commercial is working in collaboration with UK police forces to develop a Helmet for Mounted officers that combines the requirements of the current PSU and riding helmets. It is intended to carry out market engagement in relation to the following areas: Lot 2. Other Equipment - other safety equipment for Mounted Section Officers
two.2.14) Additional information
A formal market engagement event has been planned for Thursday 3rd March 2022 at Building 249, Heyford Park, Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, OX25 5HA . To register attendance organisations must submit use the request via the EU Supply Portal detailing the full name of attendee and contact details
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 January 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please note: There is a maximum capacity of 30 at the Thames Valley Mounted Section.
If demand exceeds 30, BlueLight Commercial will look at organising a 2nd engagement day with a date TBC. Please note that there is a limit of 1 participants per organisation.
To register please visit:
Please use the messaging facility via EU supply to register attendance. Deadline for registering is 12:00 noon Wednesday 23rd February 2022