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HO3 Body Armour

Metropolitan Police Service

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

20 Aug 2024 at 14:22

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

04 Jun 2024 at 10:04

Tender Notice
Planning

22 May 2024 at 08:45

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the HO3 Body Armour project is being conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service on behalf of the Counter Terrorism Policing HQ (CTPHQ). This framework contract covers the provision of HO3 standard body armour for the Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer (CTSFO) network across the UK and Northern Ireland. The industry category for this procurement is garments for anti-ballistic protection. Originally, the procurement was planned to start with a multi-stage restricted procedure, but it has been amended, and the initial procurement strategy was abandoned in the most recent update dated 20th August 2024. New procurement strategies are being developed, and future notices are expected to be published by 2nd September 2024. The contract includes both goods and related services, including support and maintenance for the equipment over its lifecycle. Key locations for delivery include multiple regions across the UK and Northern Ireland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers within the protective gear and ballistic protection industries. Businesses experienced in producing body armour with specific accreditations, such as the Home Office Body Armour Standard HO3, will find this tender particularly suitable. Suppliers capable of providing light and thin armour plates that meet strict operational requirements could see substantial business growth by securing supply contracts with the CTSFO network. Additionally, companies offering comprehensive service and maintenance packages for protective gear will gain competitive advantages. The structured procurement process aims to ensure that only the highest-quality products and services, meeting stringent technical and operational criteria, are selected. This creates an open field for innovative businesses to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HO3 Body Armour

Notice 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04697d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026489-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

18200000 - Outerwear

35811200 - Police uniforms

35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

44430000 - Armour plating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Metropolitan Police Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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