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Supply of Protective Body Armour

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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07 Jul 2025 at 13:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Protective Body Armour" contract, classified under the security equipment industry category. This contract, with a total value of £307,000, was awarded to Safariland UK LTD following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 4th July 2025 and will conclude on 4th July 2026, covering delivery to locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender phase ended prior to the award on 18th June 2025. The Ministry of Justice, located in London, oversees this purchase.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in security equipment manufacturing and supply. Given the scale and scope of the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the production of protective equipment are ideally positioned to engage in similar future opportunities. The successful award to an SME like Safariland UK LTD highlights the openness of such contracts to small businesses, providing a pathway for growth and development within the security equipment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Protective Body Armour

Notice Description

Supply of Protective Body Armour to Home Office specification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca221afd-3329-4a88-9e99-fa4301dbab19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11064dd7-1df5-484b-95cc-e571caedc020
Current Stage
Award
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

35121000 - Security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£307,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£307,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 4 Jul 2026 1-2 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFARILAND

Further Information

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