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Body vests

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Dec 2025 at 06:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a recently completed procurement process, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority under central government, has concluded a contract for "Body vests for security." This tender, listed under the goods category with an associated CPV code of "35815100" indicating bullet-proof vests, was awarded to Defence Composites. The contract has been signed with a value of £22,511.20, exclusive of VAT, and is expected to run from 10th December 2025 to 9th March 2026. The procurement was initiated under the legal basis of UK legislation "2023/54" and utilised a method described as "Below threshold - unknown." The procurement was completed in the region of UKH12, Cambridge, indicating a focus on local delivery within the United Kingdom.

For businesses specialising in the manufacturing or supply of security equipment, particularly bullet-proof vests, this contract represents a significant opportunity for growth and exposure within the public sector. Defence Composites, a large-scale supplier based in Rochdale, successfully secured this contract, showcasing their capability in this niche market. Companies of similar or smaller scale with expertise in security equipment manufacturing can view this as an indicator of demand in the public sector, presenting a worthwhile area for competitive bids and potential market entry in future tenders of this nature. Engaging with such procurement processes allows businesses to establish themselves as reliable suppliers in a defined and essential sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Body vests

Notice Description

908 - Body vests for security.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f24b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081271-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35815100 - Bullet-proof vests

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,511 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 9 Mar 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
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEFENCE COMPOSITES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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