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Provision of Body Armour to Ministry of Defence Police

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Sep 2025 at 07:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process for the provision of body armour to the Ministry of Defence Police, with the contracting phase now complete as of 25th September 2025. This procurement, categorised under the 'goods' industry for special clothing, specifically tailored to 'UKM82' region (Glasgow, UK), has been executed through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded to SAFARILAND UK, a large supplier based in Warrington, on 12th September 2025. The contract is valued at £115,564.74 with an additional gross amount of £138,677.69, and it spans from 12th September to 31st December 2025. The legal basis for the procurement follows the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in the production and supply of special clothing, specifically those capable of providing body armour. Businesses that are well-established in the defence supply chain or have experience with central government contracts would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The interim supply contract not only reinforces SAFARILAND UK's standing within the sector but also highlights the ongoing demand for specialised PPE solutions, presenting potential collaborative or competitive opportunities for similar organisations looking to expand their service offerings to government entities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Body Armour to Ministry of Defence Police

Notice Description

Provision of Body Armour to Ministry of Defence Police - Interim Supply pending full Procurement Exercise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a196
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059478-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18410000 - Special clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,564 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
David Rankin
Contact Email
david.rankin752@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFARILAND

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