Planning

Ballistic Body Armour

THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT

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Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 15:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The upcoming procurement process is organised by The Chief Constable for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, focusing on the acquisition of ballistic body armour. This process is currently in the planning stage with intentions to explore market options through preliminary engagement. The procurement specifically targets manufacturers and suppliers holding or seeking certification under the Home Office Body Armour Standard (2017). The deadline for submitting certification details is set for 7th October 2025. Situated within the public authority sub-central government framework, this procurement pertains to the industry category of garments for anti-ballistic protection, classified under the CPV code 35815000. The delivery location is specified as the UKJ3 region, United Kingdom, with the contract period anticipated to commence on 1st May 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), specializing in certified ballistic body armour production or supply. With the objective of understanding market capabilities, the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary seeks to engage with businesses that can either demonstrate existing certification or provide timelines for certification processes. As the contract allows for renewals and has a significant term length extending up to 2036, it presents substantial business growth possibilities for companies adept at meeting rigorous safety and compatibility standards. Firms positioned to offer compliant products will find this an attractive opportunity to collaborate with a major public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ballistic Body Armour

Notice Description

The Constabulary would like to understand which manufacturers/suppliers hold certification (to Home Office Body Armour Standard (2017)) of the following ballistic body armour criteria: HO2/KR1/SP1 that are certified and are compatible to be worn with certified HO3+SG1 plates. Please note, both the armour and the plates must be certified to work in conjunction with each other. The Constabulary have consulted with the PED CAST webpage but are keen to understand where other manufacturers are in their Ballistic body armour and plates certification journey. If you are going through certification for the above standard, please advise on when certification is likely. If you hold certification, please supply your certification of the above standard by sending to procurement@hampshire.police.uk as soon as possible but before 7th October 2025.

Planning Information

This engagement is strictly for the purposes of research presently. The Constabulary are reviewing their options at the moment and are fact finding/gathering information for internal processing at this stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a62f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061470-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 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
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hampshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9SJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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