Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 30/08/2022

External Reference: 2022-526892

FTS Reference: 2022-023519

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

BlueLight Commercial
12517649
Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6DG
UK
Contact person: Hayley Cairns
Telephone: +44 7811028231
Fax: +44 7811028231
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=52013&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Testing services Public Order Shields
Reference number:  BLC0081
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

75241100  -  Police services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

We are currently investigating the potential routes to market to procure a test house facility to test the products submitted as part of an upcoming tender for Public Order shields. Testing will be required to take place from January onwards. Test rigs have been produced and will be provided.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 100000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75241000  -  Public security services
75242100  -  Public-order services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Birmingham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

We are currently investigating the potential routes to market to procure a test house facility to test the products submitted as part of an upcoming tender for Public Order shields. Testing will be required to take place from January, test rigs have been produced.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Testing as a minimum will include
1. Testing as part of a tender process to select a Shield provider of Long, intermediate and round shields.
2. Testing for initial, first batch production and supply by the selected supplier.
Indicative Testing required:
Flame/chemical conditioning, Impact Trauma Test, Impact (chisel) Test, Edge Cut Resistance (BS7971-4 and referred to in BS7971-3)
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

20/12/2022

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information