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title: "Provision of Firearms Body Armour"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA POLICE"
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# Provision of Firearms Body Armour

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b8a2120-579d-429c-b80e-40c62231fa6e

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## Summary

Northumbria Police, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, is currently managing a procurement process for the provision of firearms body armour, specifically overt firearms armour. This initiative falls under the industry category of firearms and associated items like police uniforms, combat uniforms, and armour plating. The procurement process is at the tender amendment stage, with a critical deadline for tender submissions set for 21st February 2025. The contract is set to commence on 5th May 2025 and will extend until 4th May 2028. Interested suppliers should note that this procurement is conducted under a restricted procedure, a selective method above the threshold.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in law enforcement equipment and military-grade protective gear. Although not intended for SMEs or VCSEs, well-established firms with a portfolio of similar deliverables are strongly positioned to compete. The contract's duration and scope, encompassing delivery to various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, underscore the potential for increased market reach and sustained revenue streams for compliant and competitive bidders.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is inviting Suppliers to respond to this mini competition Under the BlueLight Commercial - Framework for the Provision of Firearms Armour (Lot 2) . Please note, this is for Overt Firearms Armour only. Additional information: All enquiries, queries or requests for clarification and submissions relating to this ITT shall be submitted via the e-tendering portal https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home and by no other means. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4284530-1943-4f5f-a483-b92f97e1b04e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 May 2025 - 4 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA POLICE |
| Locality | TYNE AND WEAR |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 35320000 - Firearms
- 35811200 - Police uniforms
- 35812000 - Combat uniforms
- 44430000 - Armour plating

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 15:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4284530-1943-4f5f-a483-b92f97e1b04e
- 11 Nov 2024 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4284530-1943-4f5f-a483-b92f97e1b04e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4284530-1943-4f5f-a483-b92f97e1b04e
  16th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/northumbriapolice/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumbria.police.uk
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

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