Planning

BLC0302: Pre Market Engagement - Headwear and Accessories

  • BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-017794

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-065e0f

Published 27 February 2026, 11:16am



Scope

Reference

BLC0302

Description

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 £10.6 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.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

  • £12,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £14,400,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 25 October 2026 to 24 October 2030
  • 4 years

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 18444110 - Helmets
  • 31521320 - Torches
  • 35230000 - Handcuffs
  • 35811200 - Police uniforms

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

3 April 2026

Engagement process description

Feedback on issued document.

Please make an expression of interest at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

27 April 2026


Contracting authority

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

  • Companies House: 12517649

Lower Ground 5-8 The Sanctuary

London

SW1P 3JS

United Kingdom

Region: UKI32 - Westminster

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government