Award

Provision of Firearms Support Unit Body Armour

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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Award

28 May 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of body armour for the Firearms Support Unit of Northumbria Police has reached its award stage. The process involved a call-off from a framework agreement under the procurement method 'selective'. The contract, valued at £360,000, was awarded to SAFARILAND UK Ltd. The buying organisation, Northumbria Police, is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. The contract period started on 5th May 2025 and will conclude on 4th May 2032, focusing on the supply of protective gear and firearms-related equipment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in protective gear and armour plating to engage in long-term contracts with law enforcement bodies. Although the current contract has been awarded, similar opportunities often arise in this industry, especially for large-scale enterprises with the capability to meet the rigorous standards required by police forces. Companies with expertise in advanced materials and strong supply chain management in the United Kingdom may find lucrative prospects in future tenders within this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Firearms Support Unit Body Armour

Notice Description

Provision of Northumbria Police's Firearms Support Unit Body Armour

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b06ed99-ce98-40db-916b-1e6ab461893c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99152964-4faf-450d-9ed3-8d2fe8aae404
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

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


CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

35320000 - Firearms

44430000 - Armour plating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 4 May 2032 Over 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
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFARILAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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