BLC0302: Pre Market Engagement - Headwear and Accessories

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  "id": "017747-2026",
  "tag": [
    "planning"
  ],
  "date": "2026-02-27T10:30:10Z",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-065df1",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-COH-12517649",
    "name": "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED"
  },
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    "id": "BLC0302",
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      {
        "id": "1",
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        "suitability": {
          "sme": true
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        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2030-10-24T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-10-25T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
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            "region": "UK",
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            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
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        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "35811200",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Police uniforms"
          },
          {
            "id": "18444110",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Helmets"
          },
          {
            "id": "35230000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Handcuffs"
          },
          {
            "id": "31521320",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Torches"
          },
          {
            "id": "35200000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Police equipment"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "BLC0302: Pre Market Engagement - Headwear and Accessories",
    "value": {
      "amount": 12000000,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 14400000
    },
    "status": "planning",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "techniques": {
      "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
    },
    "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. \nThis 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.\nBLC  welcome feedback from potential bidders as to the lot structure, certification and standards and any opportunities for any consolidation or further segmentation.",
    "communication": {
      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-04-27T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-COH-12517649",
      "name": "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED",
      "roles": [
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      "address": {
        "region": "UKI32",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "SW1P 3JS",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Lower Ground 5-8 The Sanctuary"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.bluelightcommercial.police.uk/",
        "classifications": [
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            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "12517649",
        "scheme": "GB-COH"
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      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Marc Grey",
        "email": "Marc.Grey@bluelight.police.uk"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
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      {
        "id": "017747-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017747-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-02-27T10:30:10Z"
      }
    ],
    "milestones": [
      {
        "id": "engagement",
        "type": "engagement",
        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-04-03T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "Feedback on issued document.\nPlease make an expression of interest at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders"
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiationType": "tender"
}