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Provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

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16 Mar 2023 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour was initiated by BlueLight Commercial Ltd on behalf of UK blue light services. The contract, awarded to Safariland UK Ltd, Mehler Vario Systems GmbH, Cooneen Protection, and United Shield International Ltd, is part of a four-year Framework Agreement. The contract value is £44,000,000 and involves garments for anti-ballistic protection. The tender period ended on 12th August 2022, and the contract period spans from 20th January 2023 to 19th January 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers of body armour within the anti-ballistic protection industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as large-scale companies like Safariland UK Ltd, Mehler Vario Systems GmbH, Cooneen Protection, and United Shield International Ltd, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses located in British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom are eligible to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial Ltd are procuring a Framework on behalf of UK bluelight services for the provision of Body Armour. The intention is to award a four year Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81e34f95-bc5b-4b23-8b59-f733a0564042
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc13169-50f7-4453-b387-60f8f073b93f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2023 - 19 Jan 2027 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
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6FG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

COONEEN PROTECTION

MEHLER VARIO SYSTEMS

SAFARILAND

UNITED SHIELD INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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