Planning

Covert Armour- Pre-market engagement questionnaire

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 13:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 May 2025 at 13:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is actively planning a procurement process for "Covert Armour - Pre-market engagement questionnaire" in the field of protective gear and police equipment. This initiative, focused on the region of North Yorkshire, aims to enhance the operational efficiency of officers with covert body armour. As of the latest update on 23rd May 2025, the contracting process is in the planning stage, with the key milestone of market engagement due by 13th June 2025. Interested suppliers are invited to engage in this soft market testing to provide insights that will shape the authority's future procurement strategies. The procurement is classified as a goods category and is suitable for SMEs, with a procurement timeline from 2026 to 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security and protective equipment, particularly those that can innovate in the design and functionality of covert body armour. Companies with experience in providing police and defence equipment, such as protective gear and bullet-proof apparel, will find this a suitable and lucrative opportunity. Engaging in this market testing phase allows businesses to influence the procurement specifications and demonstrate their capabilities to York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, potentially leading to long-term contracts and partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Covert Armour- Pre-market engagement questionnaire

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Police (NYP) are undertaking a soft market testing exercise. The purpose of this is to engage with the market and gain a better understanding of the products and functionality available in relation to the market for Covert body armour which allows officers to work efficiently and effectively when out in the field. The intention of this market testing is to inform the force's business case. The NYP would like to invite suppliers to respond to key questions via our market engagement questionnaire. The document can be obtained from the Bluelight E-procurement portal https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictender-details?tid=b995e620-d7ae-41fb-b672-4d5c45ccbed4 and completed questionnaires should be returned via the same portal. Alternatively can be searched on the home page for the market engagement https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

Planning Information

North Yorkshire Police (NYP) are undertaking a soft market testing exercise. The purpose of this is to engage with the market and gain a better understanding of the products and functionality available in relation to the market for Covert body armour which allows officers to work efficiently and effectively when out in the field. The intention of this market testing is to inform the force's business case. The NYP would like to invite suppliers to respond to key questions via our market engagement questionnaire. The document can be obtained from the Bluelight E-procurement portal https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictender-details?tid=b995e620-d7ae-41fb-b672-4d5c45ccbed4 and completed questionnaires should be returned via the same portal. Alternatively can be searched on the home page for the market engagement https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026559-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorkshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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