--- title: "The Provision of Ballistic Body Armour" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10d0b67c-5ca4-483b-b575-89b61a2f99e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10d0b67c-5ca4-483b-b575-89b61a2f99e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10d0b67c-5ca4-483b-b575-89b61a2f99e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10d0b67c-5ca4-483b-b575-89b61a2f99e2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-08" --- # The Provision of Ballistic Body Armour Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10d0b67c-5ca4-483b-b575-89b61a2f99e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10d0b67c-5ca4-483b-b575-89b61a2f99e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10d0b67c-5ca4-483b-b575-89b61a2f99e2.json) ## Summary The Hampshire County Council is inviting suitable organisations to tender for the Forces Ballistic Body Armour Contract. The procurement stage is currently open, with a deadline for submission set for 5th January 2024. The contract will commence on 1st May 2024 and will run for a period of five years, with the option to extend for a further five years. The procurement falls under the goods category in the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment industry. The contract value is GBP 800,000. This tender for providing ballistic body armour can create growth opportunities for businesses specialising in police equipment, police uniforms, and combat uniforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties should register their interest via the In-Tend website and ensure compliance with the detailed tender return requirements by the deadline to secure a chance at winning this contract. ## Notice Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police Joint Operations Unit (JOU) firearms Unit invite suitable organisations to tender for the Forces Ballistic Body Armour Contract. The Contract will commence on 1st May 2024 and will be for a period of five years with the option to extend for a further five years. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Friday 5th January 2024. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. PLEASE NOTE you are required to 'Opt In' to view & complete the Questionnaire for this project. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe Senders list. Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2404a87-25ab-4bc5-9f49-45b481d8ac9d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | UK | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 35200000 - Police equipment - 35811200 - Police uniforms - 35812000 - Combat uniforms - 44430000 - Armour plating ## Release History - 8 Jan 2024 at 10:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2404a87-25ab-4bc5-9f49-45b481d8ac9d - 2 Jan 2024 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2404a87-25ab-4bc5-9f49-45b481d8ac9d - 4 Dec 2023 at 09:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2404a87-25ab-4bc5-9f49-45b481d8ac9d - 1 Dec 2023 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2404a87-25ab-4bc5-9f49-45b481d8ac9d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2404a87-25ab-4bc5-9f49-45b481d8ac9d 8th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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