Award

www.contracts.mod.uk

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2025 at 08:18

TenderUpdate

14 Nov 2024 at 06:22

TenderUpdate

14 Oct 2024 at 11:13

Tender

19 Sep 2024 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, located in Episkopi, Cyprus. The tender is titled 'www.contracts.mod.uk' and falls under the industry category for Bullet-proof vests (CPV code 35815100), focusing on goods related to Ballistics, Firearms, and Public Order Equipment purchased by British Forces Cyprus (BFC). The procurement method used for this active tender is an open procedure. Contract option years 1-3 are subject to financial approval and amendment. Delivery must be made within 5 months of order placement, targeting commercial delivery within Cyprus. Recent key dates include the award date on March 13, 2025, with two bids received, and the tender period ending on October 22, 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in ballistics, firearms, and public order equipment. SMEs and larger enterprises capable of meeting the stringent delivery requirements stand to benefit from this long-term, four-year contract with the possibility of three additional option years. The estimated contract value is significant, with an initial amount of EUR 1,626,807 and the final award amounting to GBP 975,271. Companies specialising in defence and security supplies will find this procurement highly suitable, providing them with a lucrative pathway to engage with British Forces Cyprus.

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Notice Title

www.contracts.mod.uk

Notice Description

This requirement is for the purchase of Ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment by British Forces Cyprus (BFC). The requirement is for the supply of Ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment by BFC over a 4-year period. Delivery is required to the Authority within 5 months of an order demand being placed. Commercial delivery to BFC within the Republic of Cyprus must be available.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the purchase of Ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment by British Forces Cyprus (BFC).

Options: 3 option years

Renewal: 3 x 1 year option periods which are currently unfunded. They are subject to financial approval and contract amendment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012403-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35815100 - Bullet-proof vests

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,626,807 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£975,271 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EPISKOPI
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILTERN GLOBAL

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