Scope
Reference
BLC0275
Description
BlueLight Commercial are seeking to award a national Framework for the Provision of both Softshell Jackets and Microfleece's which 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.
This Framework will be for the supply and delivery of the following lots:
• Lot 1– Softshell Jacket
• Lot 2– Microfleece
To access the tender documentation please visit https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 June 2026 to 21 June 2029
- Possible extension to 22 June 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
1 year extension
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35811200 - Police uniforms
Lot 1. Softshell Jacket
Description
Lot 1 - Softshell Jacket
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Microfleece
Description
Lot 2 - Microfleece with development of next-generation solution.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
2%
Further information about fees
2% management fee has been included within this framework. This will be a percentage of the total value of spend from the framework, per supplier.
Framework operation description
Direct Award to single supplier
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Contracting authorities that may call off from the frameworks are listed within section 14 of the Statement of Requirements, "Framework Participants".
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Softshell Jacket
Lot 2. Microfleece
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 March 2026, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 March 2026, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To access the tender documentation please visit https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
11 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 25% Technical Questions 25% Samples 10% Social Value |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
- Companies House: 12517649
Lower Ground 5-8 The Sanctuary
London
SW1P 3JS
United Kingdom
Contact name: Dan Moore
Email: e-procurement@bluelight.police.uk
Website: http://www.bluelightcommercial.police.uk/
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government