Tender

Provision of Firearms Body Armour

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Jan 2025 at 15:02

Tender Notice
Tender

11 Nov 2024 at 15:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, is currently managing a procurement process for the provision of firearms body armour, specifically overt firearms armour. This initiative falls under the industry category of firearms and associated items like police uniforms, combat uniforms, and armour plating. The procurement process is at the tender amendment stage, with a critical deadline for tender submissions set for 21st February 2025. The contract is set to commence on 5th May 2025 and will extend until 4th May 2028. Interested suppliers should note that this procurement is conducted under a restricted procedure, a selective method above the threshold.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in law enforcement equipment and military-grade protective gear. Although not intended for SMEs or VCSEs, well-established firms with a portfolio of similar deliverables are strongly positioned to compete. The contract's duration and scope, encompassing delivery to various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, underscore the potential for increased market reach and sustained revenue streams for compliant and competitive bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Firearms Body Armour

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is inviting Suppliers to respond to this mini competition Under the BlueLight Commercial - Framework for the Provision of Firearms Armour (Lot 2) . Please note, this is for Overt Firearms Armour only. Additional information: All enquiries, queries or requests for clarification and submissions relating to this ITT shall be submitted via the e-tendering portal https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home and by no other means. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b8a2120-579d-429c-b80e-40c62231fa6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4284530-1943-4f5f-a483-b92f97e1b04e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

35320000 - Firearms

35811200 - Police uniforms

35812000 - Combat uniforms

44430000 - Armour plating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 4 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
Helen Hetherington
Contact Email
helen.hetherington@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
07736463329

Buyer Location

Locality
TYNE AND WEAR
Postcode
NE1 3PH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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