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The Provision of Body Armour

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire

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07 Oct 2026 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire bought body armour for Northamptonshire Police. This is a supply contract for garments providing ballistic protection, delivered in the East Midlands. The procurement was run by the Commissioner, whose office is in Wellingborough.

The contract was awarded to Cooneen Defence Limited on 21 September 2026 through a call-off from a framework agreement for general patrol and firearms body armour. The award value is up to £78,000 excluding VAT for the initial 12-month period; the buyer is not committed to spending the full amount. The contract runs from 5 October 2026 to 4 October 2027, with two optional 12-month extensions. The tender submission deadline was 20 August 2026. The procurement is complete.

This award demonstrates demand from Northamptonshire Police for body armour for general patrol and firearms use, bought through a framework call-off. The procurement was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, and the selected supplier, Cooneen Defence Limited, is classified as an SME. Suppliers seeking to compete for this buyer’s requirement when it next reaches the market would need to supply ballistic-protection garments and be able to meet the buyer’s needs through the relevant framework route. The award identifies the product scope and procurement route that a future competitor would need to address.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Body Armour

Notice Description

The Provision of Body Armour for Northamptonshire Police. Awarded via BLC Framework Agreement for the Provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour, BLC0023, Lot 1. This is a call off contract with an up to value of PS78,000 excluding VAT for the initial 12-month period. There is no commitment for the Authority to spend the full amount. There are 2 x 12-month extension options available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b99b6ae-f07e-4738-a890-178d6ab93766
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4af0bf-a22a-4d8f-8f85-7c49d28b2055
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill & Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cooneen Defence Ltd

Further Information

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