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The Provision of Ballistic Shields - AWARD

DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE

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06 May 2025 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon and Cornwall Police has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "The Provision of Ballistic Shields". This award stage involved the supply, delivery, and after-sales support for two models of ballistic shields, intended for use by firearms officers within the South West region of the United Kingdom, including forces like Avon & Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire Police. Classified under police equipment (CPV 35200000), this contract spans from 2nd May 2025 to 1st May 2028. Pursued through an open procedure under the public tender framework, the tender ended on 4th March 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing with police equipment and related security sectors, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), embodying a potential growth avenue by forming strategic alliances with the police forces. Companies engaged in the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment sectors are well-positioned to take advantage of similar future procurement opportunities, given the listed suitability requirements and the demand for specialised equipment. Winning and fulfilling such contracts can enhance a company's reputation and highlight its expertise in supplying high-demand, critical security apparatus.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Ballistic Shields - AWARD

Notice Description

Devon & Cornwall Police are seeking to establish a contract for the supply, delivery and after-sales support of two models of Ballistic Shields for use by Authorised Firearms Officers, Specialist Firearms Officers and Counter Terrorist Specialised Firearms Officers. At this time the forecast is for Devon & Cornwall Police however, Avon & Somerset Police, Dorset Police, Gloucestershire Police and Wiltshire Police are named Forces that may elect to purchase via this contract. This procurement will be divided up into Lots Lot 1 - Large Modular Ballistic Shield Lot 2 - Small Individual Ballistic Shield

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd90d67-8c03-4aab-bb04-e54d027c2719
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

35200000 - Police equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 1 May 2028 3-4 years
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
DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVON
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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