Tender

The Provision of Ballistic Shields

DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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21 Feb 2025 at 11:08

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21 Feb 2025 at 11:08

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22 Jan 2025 at 10:25

Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

Devon & Cornwall Police is currently active in the tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of ballistic shields, with a title of "The Provision of Ballistic Shields." This procurement falls under the industry category of Police equipment (CPV code: 35200000) and encompasses two models: a large modular ballistic shield and a small individual ballistic shield. The contract will also extend to Avon & Somerset Police, Dorset Police, Gloucestershire Police, and Wiltshire Police. The procurement process is divided into lots and will follow an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ends on 4th March 2025, with the contract starting on 17th March 2025 and running until 16th March 2027. The delivery location is South West England, with the postal code EX2 7HQ.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying security-based goods. The focus on specialised equipment for law enforcement agencies also suggests that businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying high-quality, reliable police and defence equipment would be well-suited to compete. Moreover, suppliers offering robust after-sales support and flexible, modular products will likely find this contract appealing, offering a chance to build strong, long-term relationships with multiple police forces across the South West region.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Ballistic Shields

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 Additional information: Tenderers wishing to submit a tender for this procurement should do so in accordance with the following instructions. The Customer uses In-tend (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home) for all tender submissions and supplier communication within this tendering process. Tenders will only be accepted electronically via In-tend. The use of In-tend enables a clear audit trail for the procurement process, increases transparency and reduces procurement process costs. Please follow the exact steps as described in this user guide: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b82d99c-0b41-4bea-9224-e80f2ce002e7
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

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
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
Contact Name
Simon Foster
Contact Email
simon.foster2@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
07468605650

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

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