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BLC0302: Pre Market Engagement - Headwear and Accessories

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Deadline
7 days left
April 03, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
017747-2026
Value
£14,400,000
Location
United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 27, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 27, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 03, 2026

Contract Start Date

October 24, 2026

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Budget
£14,400,000
Duration
48 months
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender 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.

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Requirements & Qualifications

14 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (8)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS8
--No specific submission requirements are detailed in the provided text.
--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
--The framework aims to provide a compliant route for UK Police Forces to access headwear, accoutrements, handcuffs, and general duty torches.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Potential suppliers are invited to inform about the opportunity.
--Bidders are welcome to provide feedback on lot structure, certification, and standards.
--Bidders are welcome to provide feedback on opportunities for consolidation or further segmentation.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific technical capability requirements are detailed in the provided text.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific financial requirements are detailed in the provided text.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a pre-market engagement notice for a framework agreement for headwear and accessories. While it provides essential information and seeks supplier feedback, it lacks detailed requirements and evaluation criteria, impacting its completeness and clarity for actual bidding.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The notice provides a CPV code and a clear organization. Deadlines are specified, though the submission deadline might be considered short given the planning stage. The procedure type is not specified, which is a minor omission for a planning notice.

Clarity80/100

The description clearly outlines the purpose of the framework and the types of products. However, specific requirements for lots, certifications, and standards are not detailed, as this is a pre-market engagement. The invitation for feedback is clear.

Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, organization, estimated value, and duration is present. However, detailed requirements, exclusion grounds, eligibility, technical, financial, and submission requirements are missing, as expected for a pre-market engagement. The lack of document content is a limitation.

No document content available
Fairness85/100

The notice is open to potential suppliers and actively seeks feedback, promoting fairness. The estimated value is disclosed. There are no indications of tailored requirements for specific companies. The focus on pre-market engagement suggests an intention for a fair process.

Practicality65/100

The notice provides a contract start date and duration. However, it does not specify e-submission details or financing information, which are crucial for practical participation in a tender. The lack of a specified procedure type also hinders practical understanding.

No e-submission specified
No financing information provided
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields like title, organization, value, and dates are populated. The estimated value in EUR and GBP are consistent with the description. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Dates are logically presented.

Sustainability50/100

There is no explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation within the provided text. The notice does not indicate if it is EU funded.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear purpose and scope of the framework
Active solicitation of supplier feedback
Disclosure of estimated value and duration
Provision of CPV code

Concerns

Lack of detailed requirements and evaluation criteria
Absence of document content for review
Unspecified e-submission process
Limited information on sustainability aspects

Recommendations

1. In future full tenders, ensure detailed requirements and evaluation criteria are clearly defined.
2. Provide access to relevant tender documents or summaries.
3. Incorporate sustainability considerations into the tender framework.

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