Award

Provision of Ballistic Shields for HOIO Ecuador

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

04 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded the procurement process for the provision of ballistic shields to the HOIO Ecuador team. Located in London, UK, this central government public authority utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning the contract was awarded without competition. The process is currently in the 'Award' stage, having been finalised on 4th November 2025. The contract, valued at £44,609.29 excluding VAT, is aimed at supplying goods categorised under "Security equipment" to be delivered between 11th November 2025 and 31st January 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of security equipment, particularly SMEs like the awarded supplier, BLINDEX, based in Ecuador. Given the nature of the direct procurement method via a sole supplier contract, businesses that have established relationships with public sector organisations or possess niche expertise in security equipment manufacturing stand to gain the most from such opportunities. As various government bodies regularly seek specialised equipment without open competition, maintaining strong networks and specialised skills can be advantageous for these firms.

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Notice Title

Provision of Ballistic Shields for HOIO Ecuador

Notice Description

The HOIO Ecuador team has awarded a sole supplier contract to provide ballistic shields, which will be donated by HOIO to one of its key local stakeholders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070958-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,609 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLINDEX

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