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CF-AWARD-712540453 - Procurement of Armour Plates

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), based in Bristol, England, has completed the procurement process for the supply of LWA IV+ SA04 Armour Plates. This contract, valued at £110,000 including VAT, falls under the bullet-proof vests industry category with delivery scheduled in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Awarded to NP Aerospace Ltd, this 1-year supplies contract commenced on 2nd December 2024 and will conclude on 1st December 2025. The procurement method was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication due to technical or exclusive rights held by the supplier, rendering the process exempt from publishing a Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) under the DPSCR 2011 Threshold for goods.

This tender opens opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by allowing niche suppliers to engage directly with governmental agencies for specialised defence equipment. With the contract awarded due to the exclusive capabilities of NP Aerospace Ltd in providing the specific armour type needed, it highlights opportunities for businesses that possess unique technical capabilities or hold exclusive rights to products. Companies with specialised knowledge or production ability in defence and technology sectors, particularly those with a focus on innovation and quality assurance in personal protection equipment, stand to benefit from similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CF-AWARD-712540453 - Procurement of Armour Plates

Notice Description

The Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has awarded a 1 year supplies contract for the procurement of LWA IV+ SA04 Armour Plates from NP Aerospace Ltd (NPA). The Authority will be undertaking a Single Source Contract due to the "Technical or Exclusive Rights" held by NPA as the OEM and sole provider of this equipment. The estimated total contract value is PS110,000 (inc VAT), below the DPSCR 2011 Threshold for goods. Therefore, a contracting authority is not required to publish a Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) or observe a standstill before awarding the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4e00bf-b8db-4705-833c-09946d3f2ea5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35815100 - Bullet-proof vests

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
des-landp2dcccommercialteam@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NP AEROSPACE

Further Information

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