Tender

SWAST-5125-HT HART Ballistic Vests

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

16 Apr 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for the provision of SWAST-5125-HT HART Ballistic Vests, classified under special workwear within the goods category. This selective procurement, using a restricted procedure, involves supplying specialist vests open only to suppliers registered on the ESPO Framework 144_23 Lot 6. Located in the UK South West region (UKK), the tender process is at the active stage, with submissions due by 17th April 2026 at 8:00 AM. The invitation for the second stage is scheduled for 8th May 2026. The procurement contract is valued at £100,000, with a duration of 1080 days and no options for renewal.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in the supply of ballistic vests, particularly those already on the specified ESPO Framework 144_23. It calls for eight candidates for the second stage, providing a clear pathway for the right suppliers to secure a substantial long-term contract with the NHS, thereby enhancing their market presence and credibility. Businesses involved must be capable of fulfilling the electronic ordering and payment requirements and meet the stringent selection criteria without offering variants. This is an ideal opportunity for established suppliers to expand their footprint in the UK health sector, leveraging a purchase order with pre-defined conditions to foster stable revenue streams.

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Notice Title

SWAST-5125-HT HART Ballistic Vests

Notice Description

SWAST-5125-HT HART Ballistic Vests supply

Lot Information

Lot 1

SWAST-5125-HT HART Ballistic Vests supply of specialist vests, Tender only open to suppliers on the ESPO Framework 144_23

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06847d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034836-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18130000 - Special workwear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

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