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Ballistic Body Armour & Associated Accessories & Services ie measurement & fitting

WARWICKSHIRE POLICE

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26 Jun 2025 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has entered into a contract to provide ballistic body armour, along with associated accessories and services like measurement and fitting, for Warwickshire Police officers. This procurement falls under the industry category of Protective Gear and Police Uniforms, specifically targeting regions within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process was completed through a selective call-off from the ESPO framework 144-23. The contract, valued at approximately £297,520, spans an initial term of five years starting from 20 June 2025, with potential extensions of three additional years. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete' with the award made on 20 June 2025 and published on 26 June 2025.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses involved in PPE, protective gear, and police uniform production. Companies, particularly SMEs, within the West Midlands or those capable of meeting regional delivery can benefit from such contracts. The direct award process and utilisation of an established framework suggest opportunities for firms that can align with framework agreements with options for future collaboration and procurement, especially those positioned to extend into public sector protective gear supply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ballistic Body Armour & Associated Accessories & Services ie measurement & fitting

Notice Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract to provide Warwickshire Police officers with ballistic body armour where required, the contract also covers associated accessories and services such as measurement and fitting. This was a direct award via ESPO framework 144-23 Personal Protective, Equipment (PPE) & Clothing, including Workwear, School wear and Body armour and as such is compliant with PCRs 2015. The contract is in place for an initial term of 5 years with options to extend for a further 3 x 12 months. And value is estimated as dependant upon replacement requirements and recruitment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad084af9-6fa8-495c-8de6-449159a15476
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8caf643b-eb2e-414e-ae51-686729a5517a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£297,520 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,952 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
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
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV35 7QB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFARILAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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