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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of body armour was conducted by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, a regional authority based in the United Kingdom. The process falls under the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment category, and it targeted regional needs within the UK, specifically in the Liverpool region. This contract used a direct award from the ESPO framework agreement 144_23 without a prior call for competition, classified as a limited procurement method. The related award was made active on 5th June 2026, with a total contracted value of £85,243.78, and the procurement process is currently marked as complete.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, especially for large suppliers in the defence sector, who can deliver specialised goods like body armour. Businesses experienced in working within existing frameworks or directly with regional authorities would find this type of direct award procedure suitable. The awarded contract could allow companies to cement their reputation within public procurement circles, enhancing their track record with local government bodies such as the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, thereby paving the way for future collaborations and expanding their foothold in the public sector. Cooneen Defence Limited, the successful supplier in this instance, exemplifies the type of large-scale enterprise that stands to gain from such awards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Body Armour

Notice Description

Provision of Body Armour

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award from ESPO framework agreement 144_23, without reopening competition

Options: Optional Extension period 6 months

Procurement Information

Direct award from ESPO framework agreement 144_23, without reopening competition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b477
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055917-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,243 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COONEEN DEFENCE

Further Information

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