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Interim Purchase of Body Armour

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES

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29 Sep 2025 at 18:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales conducted a public procurement process titled "Interim Purchase of Body Armour," with the goal of acquiring body armour sets for both male and female officers. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically police uniforms and garments for anti-ballistic protection. The contract, initiated without competition due to its below-threshold nature, has been awarded and is currently active. Key dates include the contract start date of 30th September 2025 and its completion by 31st January 2026. This initiative pertains to regions within the United Kingdom such as UKL15, UKL17, UKL18, and UKL22.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in producing police uniforms or anti-ballistic garments. Although the current procurement pathway did not require competitive tendering, businesses with capabilities in this niche industry can prepare for future opportunities under the Bluelight Commercial Framework. Large suppliers like COONEEN DEFENCE LIMITED, who have been contracted for this procurement, indicate that well-established companies with significant production capabilities are well-suited to bid on similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Purchase of Body Armour

Notice Description

A requirement for male and female body armour sets is required to ensure supply of goods for intakes and renewals for early 2026. This is an interim requirement and a further competition under the Bluelight Commercial Framework will be undertaken for future supply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a477
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060695-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

35811200 - Police uniforms

35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,983 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Sian Gunner
Contact Email
swp-procurement@south-wales.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 3SU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COONEEN DEFENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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