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BLC0275: Framework for the Provision of Softshell Jackets and Microfleece's

Awarded to Cooneen Defence Ltd, Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 24 November 2025
Deadline
Closed 27 March 2026

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Overview

BlueLight Commercial awarded a framework agreement valued at £4 million for the provision of softshell jackets and microfleece garments to be worn by uniformed officers during operational duties as part of a layering system. The framework was awarded to Cooneen Defence Ltd and Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited and covers two lots: softshell jackets and microfleece. The contract is now in delivery.

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Lots (2)

  • Softshell Jacket

    £2,000,000Won by Cooneen Defence Ltd
  • Microfleece

    £2,000,000Won by Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£4,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
24 November 2025
Questions by
10 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Police uniforms

Award outcome

Awarded value
£4,000,000
Award date
2 June 2026
Contract period
21 June 2026 → 21 June 2029
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
22 June 2030
Bids received
14
Winners
  • Cooneen Defence Ltd
  • Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited

This contract ends on 21 June 2029, or 22 June 2030 if every extension is used.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

14

Open and restricted tenders in Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

  • Price40%
  • Quality60%

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Market context

Typical award in Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

£170,000

Median of 1,399 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 23.5× the median.

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED in the last 12 months

14

contracts awarded, worth £156,917,165 in total

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Recent awards in Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

The latest contracts other buyers awarded under the same classification.

  • Softshell Jackets

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, won by Cooneen Defence Ltd

    £20k · 9 November 2026

  • Provision of Waterproof Blousons

    West Yorkshire Combined Authority, won by Cooneen Defence Limited

    £150k · 26 October 2026

  • Microfleeces

    Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, won by HUNTER APPAREL SOLUTIONS LIMITED

    £23k · 20 October 2026

  • Public Order (PSU) Gloves

    West Yorkshire Combined Authority, won by Michael Lupton Associates Limited

    £70k · 14 October 2026

Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    25 June 2026

  2. Contract

    3 June 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    17 February 2026

  4. Planning Update

    24 November 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    24 November 2025

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