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710841450 -Purchase of ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Apr 2025 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed its procurement process for the "710841450 - Purchase of Ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment" under the industry category of bullet-proof vests (CPV 35815100). This open procedure required commercial deliveries to British Forces Cyprus (BFC) within five months of order demand, with the contract period from 26 March 2025 to 25 March 2029. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract being awarded to Chiltern Global Ltd on 13 March 2025, for a value of GBP 975,271. This procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and worldwide.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of ballistic and firearms equipment, as well as public order equipment. SMEs in the defence manufacturing sector, particularly those with capabilities in producing ballistic protective gear, are well-positioned to benefit. With a contract duration of four years, suppliers can leverage consistent demand and establish a long-term business relationship with the Ministry of Defence, supporting potential growth in revenue and reputation within the defence industry. The open procedure allows competitive participation, encouraging high-quality submissions from specialised suppliers.

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Notice Title

710841450 -Purchase of ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment

Notice Description

This requirement is for the purchase of Ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment by British Forces Cyprus (BFC). The requirement is for the supply of Ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment by BFC over a 4-year period. Delivery is required to the Authority within 5 months of an order demand being placed. Commercial delivery to BFC within the Republic of Cyprus must be available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ffdd21f-9226-48f6-8165-6daaeb17a43c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f15c809f-ce74-490c-b451-d66d5a51e883
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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
£975,271 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£975,271 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EPISKOPI
Postcode
BF1 2AS
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILTERN GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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