Planning

Provision of Body Armour for the MDP

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 13:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

A forthcoming procurement process by the Ministry of Defence involves the provision of body armour for the Ministry of Defence Police. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with the anticipated direct award set to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Special clothing" and is characterised by a significant financial amount of £1,702,045.94, implying its considerable scope. The initial notice was published on 18th February 2026, indicating early communication for future interested parties, while the delivery of goods is expected across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying specialised clothing, especially those capable of meeting defence and security requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability criteria which support smaller entities in expanding their footprint in the defence sector. The direct procurement method further allows qualified businesses to swiftly engage in significant governmental contracts, positioning themselves as key suppliers to central government authorities like the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Body Armour for the MDP

Notice Description

Provision of Body Armour for the Ministry of Defence Police

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06571d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014793-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18410000 - Special clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,702,045 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
David Rankin
Contact Email
example.example@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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