Planning

HO3 Body Armour

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Jun 2024 at 09:04

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

22 May 2024 at 08:03

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service is initiating a tender for the procurement of HO3 Body Armour. This multi-stage restrictive procedure will require bidders to submit an expression of interest via the Coupa eSourcing platform, with the platform opening in early July. The procurement process consists of four stages, evaluating bidders based on company background, financial health, and product compliance with the HO3 standard. The procurement method is selective, and the contract period is set to start on January 6, 2025, and conclude on January 5, 2030.

This tender for HO3 Body Armour by the Metropolitan Police Service presents opportunities for businesses specialising in garments for anti-ballistic protection. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality protective wear compliant with the HO3 standard would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The process incorporates rigorous evaluation criteria, including physical testing and performance assessments, with the potential for significant growth for successful bidders meeting the defined specifications and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HO3 Body Armour

Notice Description

The authority will be undertaking a multi-stage restricted procedure procurement. To join the procurement, bidders must submit an expression of interest via the Coupa eSourcing platform. The platform is due to open for submissions of expressions of interest at the beginning of July. This procurement will have four stages. Firstly, bidders will be expected to answer selection questions assessing their company background, financial health, insurances and experience (Selection Questions). Bidders that pass this stage will then progress to the second stage where they will be expected to provide confirmation documentation that their product meets the HO3 standard***. Once confirmed, bidders with a compliant product will progress to the third stage where their ability to provide the goods and wraparound service will be evaluated. The Authority then reserves the right to downselect the highest performing bidders from the previous stage and progress these to the final physical testing stage of the procurement. This stage will encorporate a full performance assessment (a range day), human factors testing, an end user assessment, as well as social value and pricing assessments. A cumulative score of all these stages will be used to inform the award decision. Evaluation criteria for all stages after the first stage (Selection Questions) will be made available upon down selection of the suitable bidders. ***Documentation demonstrating the product meeting the HO3 standard must be provided by an accredited test house, listed at https://ped-cast.homeoffice.gov.uk/index.php/test_houses Additional information: Please see questions from the market and their answers below: Q: Will the plate be used standalone, or in conjunction with soft armour? A: The CTSFO specification requires a 'stand-alone' not 'in conjunction with' plate. Operationally, officers are likely to wear HO1 covert armour underneath the HO3 plate, so the manufacturer will need to be aware of this. Q:Is there a maximum weight? Is there a maximum thickness? A: Any plate that meets the HO3 standard (Home Office Body Armour Standard (2017)) will be considered. The manufacturer will need to offer a wide range of sizes both appropriate for male and female anatomical shaping. Size range (smallest to largest) must be accredited to HO3 standard. The manufacturer will need to ensure the accredited plate is light and thin as possible, whilst still meeting the HO3 accreditation. We anticipate this to be within the realms of 23mm - 27mm in thickness.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23367822-fce9-4b6d-9714-d8e35f7acfb2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nctphqmailbox-.commercial@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW6 6LT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Queens Park
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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