Ballistic Body Armour

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Notice Title

Ballistic Body Armour

Notice Description

At the moment there are no suppliers for body armour that has a valid certification. Raising this Direct Award Special Circumstances in the preparation for when Mehler has their certification, so we can be the first one to order from them. We do have a waiver in place with Mehler at present, but due to end 22/08/2026, so this one will continue from there. Due to the certification issue, there are no valid frameworks. This contract will allow for the continue purchase which is required for operational purposes and once a framework becomes available the Authority will look to utilise that route to market.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b580
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056952-2026
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: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
CPV Codes: 35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value: £150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period: 22 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: GUILDFORD
Postcode: GU3 1YJ
Post Town: Guildford
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3): TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Guildford
Electoral Ward: Stoke
Westminster Constituency: Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: MEHLER VARIO SYSTEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056952-2026
17th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056436-2026
16th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

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