Tender

Soft Body Armour

UNITE PROCUREMENT

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    3rd July 2025 14:46:21 PM

    Tender Deadline

    16th July 2025 23:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform to support the provision of soft body armour for the Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS). The Mercateo Procurement Platform (www.mercateo.co.uk) offers a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage their low-value, high-volume procurement activities. This specific opportunity focuses on the supply and ongoing provision of soft body armour designed for the defeat of stab and slash threats, in accordance with the Home Office Body Armour Standard (2017), publication number 012/17. The required body armour must provide, at a minimum, KR1 (Knife Resistance Level 1) and SP1 (Spike Resistance Level 1) protection, as recommended for general police duties. The soft body armour must be overt, flexible, and enable the wearer to maintain operational effectiveness while providing visible protection. Additional requirements include compliance with BS EN 471 Class 2 Hi Visibility Standards, resistance to knife and spike damage, and coverage for the spine, ribs, and all vital organs. The armour should be lightweight, comfortable, fully adjustable, and available in a wide range of sizes and fits for both male and female personnel. We welcome reliable and experienced suppliers who can deliver high-quality, certified soft body armour solutions that meet all specified standards and operational requirements. Successful applicants will be required to list the agreed products on the Mercateo Procurement Portal. Further details can be found on the attached onboarding link. Please contact us with any enquiries. Applications are welcomed throughout the duration of this opportunity.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-fb486d58-21da-41ea-9df4-38d306492e87

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Selective

    Procurement Method Details

    Catalogue Purchase

    Procurement Category

    Goods

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    18143000
    35812300

    CPV Division(s)

    18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
    35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

  • Awarding Authority

    UNITE PROCUREMENT

    Buyer Name

    Buyer Email

    ccstailspend@unite.eu

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    16 Great Queen Street

    LONDON

    WC2B5AH

    England

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