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title: "BODY ARMOUR PLATES"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0792eabe-ed46-4542-abaa-fac199d2dcce"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
published: "2019-06-12"
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# BODY ARMOUR PLATES

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0792eabe-ed46-4542-abaa-fac199d2dcce

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Lancashire Constabulary, seeking tenders for the supply of body armour plates, a crucial product within the security and law enforcement industry. The tender, identified as BLPD 40903, falls under the category of goods, specifically clothing and accessories, with a total value of £60,000. The procurement method utilised was a competitive quotation, which is below the threshold for full tendering processes. This tender was planned to conclude on 31 May 2019, with the awarded contract commencing on 1 July 2019 and set to last until 30 June 2023, with a delivery address based in Preston, England.

This opportunity for supplying body armour plates can serve as a significant growth avenue for businesses specialising in protective gear and security equipment. Companies that focus on manufacturing or supplying similar items, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) aiming to enhance their presence in the market, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts not only contributes to the safety and security sectors but also provides a platform for SMEs to showcase their capabilities to larger contracting authorities such as the Lancashire Constabulary.

## Notice

supply of body armour plates for firearms body armour

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce32589d-265d-4a27-8623-b233fd36300e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFARILAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2019 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce32589d-265d-4a27-8623-b233fd36300e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce32589d-265d-4a27-8623-b233fd36300e
  12th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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