Planning

Ballistic Shields

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 16:48

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 13:11

Planning

23 May 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime focuses on acquiring ballistic shields for firearms officers. This tender is categorised under “Protective and safety clothing” within the goods industry sector. The procurement is currently in its planning stage, with key communication updates announced on 15th July 2025, indicating a future notice to be expected by 1st August 2025. This project is located in London, UK, with a planned contract period starting on 1st August 2028. The total estimated value of this procurement is £240,000 gross, with a net amount of £200,000, and follows the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of protective and safety gear. Companies specialising in innovative safety technology or those with a robust production capacity for high-strength ballistic materials will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement can not only provide growth in market presence but also foster relationships with a significant public authority, central to the UK government sector. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public service protection domain will find this contract particularly advantageous. The competitive nature of this procurement lends itself to entities with experience in government contracting and those capable of adhering to strict safety standards and regulations.

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Notice Title

Ballistic Shields

Notice Description

<p>Ballistic capable shields for firearms officers</p>

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052075
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040228-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

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


CPV Codes

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2028 - 1 Aug 2028 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
Vic Snedker
Contact Email
vic.snedker@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2AA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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