Tender

Floating Body Armour

HOME OFFICE

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Tender

05 Nov 2024 at 16:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has initiated an open procurement process for the supply of Floating Body Armour, classified under "Bullet-proof vests" (CPV code 35815100). The contract is valued at £125,000 and is set to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender, currently in the active stage, has a submission deadline of 19 November 2024. The contract period spans from 25 November 2024 to 24 November 2025, and the process follows an open procedure, situated below the threshold for larger procurements. The main procurement category is goods.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which the Home Office has specifically noted as suitable for this contract. Companies specialising in protective equipment, particularly with expertise in buoyant body armour, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in such a contract can enhance business growth by securing a valuable partnership with a major government department, potentially leading to further opportunities in the public sector defence and security market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Floating Body Armour

Notice Description

Requirement for buoyant body armour

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-660bf12d-8568-40f4-9cb3-c53c5e6484ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2337a85f-92d2-4ebb-ba70-d01d41a6c503
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 24 Nov 2025 6-12 months
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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4SA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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