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title: "CF-AWARD-712540453 - Procurement of Armour Plates"
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# CF-AWARD-712540453 - Procurement of Armour Plates

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b4522b2-5fa0-49a8-821e-d54301cd0e63

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), based in Bristol, England, has completed the procurement process for the supply of LWA IV+ SA04 Armour Plates. This contract, valued at £110,000 including VAT, falls under the bullet-proof vests industry category with delivery scheduled in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Awarded to NP Aerospace Ltd, this 1-year supplies contract commenced on 2nd December 2024 and will conclude on 1st December 2025. The procurement method was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication due to technical or exclusive rights held by the supplier, rendering the process exempt from publishing a Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) under the DPSCR 2011 Threshold for goods.

This tender opens opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by allowing niche suppliers to engage directly with governmental agencies for specialised defence equipment. With the contract awarded due to the exclusive capabilities of NP Aerospace Ltd in providing the specific armour type needed, it highlights opportunities for businesses that possess unique technical capabilities or hold exclusive rights to products. Companies with specialised knowledge or production ability in defence and technology sectors, particularly those with a focus on innovation and quality assurance in personal protection equipment, stand to benefit from similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has awarded a 1 year supplies contract for the procurement of LWA IV+ SA04 Armour Plates from NP Aerospace Ltd (NPA). The Authority will be undertaking a Single Source Contract due to the "Technical or Exclusive Rights" held by NPA as the OEM and sole provider of this equipment. The estimated total contract value is PS110,000 (inc VAT), below the DPSCR 2011 Threshold for goods. Therefore, a contracting authority is not required to publish a Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) or observe a standstill before awarding the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4e00bf-b8db-4705-833c-09946d3f2ea5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NP AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35815100 - Bullet-proof vests

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 11:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4e00bf-b8db-4705-833c-09946d3f2ea5
- 19 Dec 2024 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4e00bf-b8db-4705-833c-09946d3f2ea5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4e00bf-b8db-4705-833c-09946d3f2ea5
  5th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9091b03f-d0eb-446d-8836-23f68514842c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f524f5f-438f-4a9f-a166-134aaadfc363
  n/a

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