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Stab vests.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Jul 2026 at 09:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a procurement process for stab vests intended for their Security Team. This process, categorized under the goods sector, specifically pertained to bullet-proof vests. Located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the Trust awarded the contract to a supplier named Defence Composites on 27th July 2026. The procurement, conducted using a "Below threshold - unknown" method, involved a contract starting on the same date and expected to end by 26th October 2026. The contract, valued at £11,979.10 excluding VAT, followed the legal framework of UK legislation 2023/54 and is part of an awarded lot with contract status active.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying protective gear, such as body armour and bullet-proof vests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on safety and defence products could find themselves in a strong position to compete for similar tenders. The awarded company, Defence Composites, showcases the potential for growth within this sector, highlighting opportunities for suppliers aiming to service public authorities like hospitals which require specialised security products. Business growth can be driven by understanding procurement needs within the public sector and aligning product offerings to meet these requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stab vests.

Notice Description

1516 - Ordering for stab vest for additional new officers in Security Team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070629-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35815100 - Bullet-proof vests

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,979 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEFENCE COMPOSITES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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