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Supply of Firearm shields and associated equipment

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE

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27 Feb 2026 at 10:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has completed a procurement process for the supply of firearm shields and associated equipment. The contract was awarded on 1st February 2026 to United Shield International Limited, with a formal notice published on 27th February 2026. Located in Warwickshire, the buyer has opted for a direct procurement method, recognising that a direct contract with the manufacturer offers the best value. The contract is initially for three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional years if needed. This procurement falls under the goods category and encompasses protective gear and police equipment, relevant particularly to public authority requirements within the UKG13 region.

This award presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers and manufacturers within the police equipment and protective gear industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as the awarded supplier United Shield International Limited, who can offer direct manufacturing and high-quality standards, are well-suited to compete. The contract includes potential future extensions and options for additional procurement, including shield maintenance and training services. Businesses capable of delivering these services, providing ancillary protective items, or offering technical support may find this contract highly advantageous as it offers predictable annual spend alongside opportunities for extended service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Firearm shields and associated equipment

Notice Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract for the supply of firearm shields and associated equipment. Warwickshire Police had a number of firearm shields that required replacement, a quotation exercise was started but it soon became apparent that to contract direct with the manufacturer of the shields would offer the authority the most advantageous option. A small quantity of training shields are also being procured at the same time as the replacement programme. Following the initial replacement programme the authority predicts that annual requirements to repair or replace will be minimal due to the shields having a minimum 10 year lifespan, therefore annual spend has been estimated to be approximately PS1,200 plus VAT. The contract value has been estimated to be almost PS34,500 plus VAT for the total length of the contract including the initial replacement plus the estimated annual spend. The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with options to extend for 2 periods of 12 months each at the discretion of the authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065dfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017763-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35200000 - Police equipment

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,466 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEK WOOTTON
Postcode
CV35 7QB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITED SHIELD INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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