Scope
Reference
BLC0157
Description
Following the expiry of the existing blue light National Framework for Vehicle Conversion Services blue light organisations require a new route to market for their vehicle conversion needs. BlueLight Commercial have engaged with Police Forces and the conversions market to develop a flexible approach to the blue light vehicle conversions requirement.
BlueLight Commercial are tendering to establish a national Open Framework for the provision of vehicle conversions for blue light organisations. This will be a multi-supplier Open Framework, without lots.
To make an expression of interest in this tender please do so using the bluelight e-tendering portal at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders. In order to locate the correct project please conduct a Keyword Search - i.e. Vehicle Conversions.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 July 2025 to 21 July 2033
- 8 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 42415320 - Equipment for emergency vehicles
- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services
- 50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
21 July 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0.5%
Framework operation description
This will be a multi-supplier Open Framework without lots. There will be award procedures for both award without re-opening competition, and multi-supplier competed services.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 May 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 May 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To make an expression of interest in this tender please do so using the bluelight e-tendering portal at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders. In order to locate the correct project please conduct a Keyword Search - i.e. Vehicle Conversions.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 July 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 13 April 2027
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | 70% of the Award Criteria will be applied to Technical and Quality considerations. 10% of the Award Criteria will be applied to Social Value. 20% of the Award Criteria will be applied to Price. |
Price |
Weighting description
70% of the Award Criteria will be applied to Technical and Quality considerations. 10% of the Award Criteria will be applied to Social Value. 20% of the Award Criteria will be applied to Price.
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: Alex Postlethwaite
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government