HO3 Body Armour

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    "tag": [
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    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04697d-2024-08-20T14:22:00+01:00",
    "date": "2024-08-20T14:22:00+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-04697d",
    "description": "The authority will be undertaking a multi-stage restricted procedure procurement. This procurement will have four stages. Firstly, bidders will be expected to answer selection questions assessing their company background, financial health, insurances and experience (Selection Questions). Bidders that pass this stage will then progress to the second stage where they will be expected to provide confirmation documentation that their product meets the HO3 standard***. Once confirmed, bidders with a compliant product will progress to the third stage where their ability to provide the goods and wraparound service will be evaluated. The Authority then reserves the right to downselect the highest performing bidders from the previous stage and progress these to the final physical testing stage of the procurement. This stage will encorporate a full performance assessment (a range day), human factors testing, an end user assessment, as well as social value and pricing assessments. A cumulative score of all these stages will be used to inform the award decision. Evaluation criteria for all stages after the first stage (Selection Questions) will be made available upon down selection of the suitable bidders. ***Documentation demonstrating the product meeting the HO3 standard must be provided by an accredited test house, listed at https://ped-cast.homeoffice.gov.uk/index.php/test_houses",
    "initiationType": "tender",
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        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04697d",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
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        "title": "HO3 Body Armour",
        "status": "planned",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "35815000",
            "description": "Garments for anti-ballistic protection"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "description": "Framework contract on behalf of the Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer (CTSFO) network, for the provision of HO3 standard body armour. The scope of the contract will cover CTSFO hubs across the UK and Northern Ireland. MOPAC on behalf of the Counter Terrorism Policing HQ (CTPHQ) will be the main contracting authority to contract with the successful supplier. The terms agreed at this framework level will roll down to the individual call-offs put in place between the CTSFO hubs and the successful supplier.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Restricted procedure for the procurement of HO3 standard body armour on behalf of the CTSFO network across UK and Northern Ireland. Expected volumes of 600 units over a 5 year period. Supporting service and maintenance services also required throughout the life of the contract. Additional information: HO3 body armour standard can be found here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a82d9cfe5274a2e87dc34c3/Home_Office_Body_Armour_Standard_-_Guidance__FINAL_VERSION_.pdf",
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
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                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "18143000",
                        "description": "Protective gear"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "18200000",
                        "description": "Outerwear"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "35811200",
                        "description": "Police uniforms"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "35815000",
                        "description": "Garments for anti-ballistic protection"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "44430000",
                        "description": "Armour plating"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKC"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKD"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKE"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKF"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKG"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKH"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKI"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKJ"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKK"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKL"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKN"
                    }
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                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Goods to be delivered across the UK and Northern Ireland"
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
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        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2024-09-02T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "participationFees": [
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                "id": "1",
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        ],
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Please see questions from the market and their answers below: Q: Will the plate be used standalone, or in conjunction with soft armour? A: The CTSFO specification requires a 'stand-alone' not 'in conjunction with' plate. Operationally, officers are likely to wear HO1 covert armour underneath the HO3 plate, so the manufacturer will need to be aware of this. Q:Is there a maximum weight? Is there a maximum thickness? A: Any plate that meets the HO3 standard (Home Office Body Armour Standard (2017)) will be considered. The manufacturer will need to offer a wide range of sizes both appropriate for male and female anatomical shaping. Size range (smallest to largest) must be accredited to HO3 standard. The manufacturer will need to ensure the accredited plate is light and thin as possible, whilst still meeting the HO3 accreditation. We anticipate this to be within the realms of 23mm - 27mm in thickness."
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "description": "This is a F14 (Corrigendum notice for changes or additional information) notice to notify the market of the abandonment of the proposed procurement in Prior Information Notice (PIN) reference 2024/S 000-016099. Following consultation with the market and internal SMEs across the CTP network, this procurement is being abandoned due to a change in circumstances. This change means a new procurement strategy must be created following further refinement of the requirement. The requirement for body armour still exists, however internal decision making must develop further prior to the entering of any commercial process. When the new strategy is signed off, a revised PIN will be released to the market to gauge interest, and also request information from interested bidders prior to the commencement of the procurement activity. All procurement activity will take place on the Authority's Coupa Sourcing Portal, accessible at: https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice. This decision is being communicated via an F14 notice due to an inability to publish a F03 (Contract award notice) in line with the Major Changes policy found at: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Home/PublishedNotice/Changes. The F14 was deemed the most appropriate way to notify the market of the decision."
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-62917",
            "name": "Metropolitan Police Service",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Metropolitan Police Service",
                "noIdentifierRationale": "notOnAnyRegister"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "New Scotland Yard,Victoria Embankment",
                "locality": "LONDON",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "SW1A2JL",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "NCTPHQMailbox-.Commercial@met.police.uk",
                "url": "https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice"
            },
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                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "03",
                        "description": "Public order and safety"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-62917",
        "name": "Metropolitan Police Service"
    },
    "language": "en"
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