--- title: "HO3 Body Armour" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-446b7deb-90bf-40ca-b08c-a1b5f8952f17" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-446b7deb-90bf-40ca-b08c-a1b5f8952f17" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-446b7deb-90bf-40ca-b08c-a1b5f8952f17.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-446b7deb-90bf-40ca-b08c-a1b5f8952f17.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE" published: "2024-06-04" --- # HO3 Body Armour Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-446b7deb-90bf-40ca-b08c-a1b5f8952f17 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-446b7deb-90bf-40ca-b08c-a1b5f8952f17) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-446b7deb-90bf-40ca-b08c-a1b5f8952f17.json) ## Summary The Metropolitan Police Service is initiating a tender for the procurement of HO3 Body Armour. This multi-stage restrictive procedure will require bidders to submit an expression of interest via the Coupa eSourcing platform, with the platform opening in early July. The procurement process consists of four stages, evaluating bidders based on company background, financial health, and product compliance with the HO3 standard. The procurement method is selective, and the contract period is set to start on January 6, 2025, and conclude on January 5, 2030. This tender for HO3 Body Armour by the Metropolitan Police Service presents opportunities for businesses specialising in garments for anti-ballistic protection. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality protective wear compliant with the HO3 standard would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The process incorporates rigorous evaluation criteria, including physical testing and performance assessments, with the potential for significant growth for successful bidders meeting the defined specifications and requirements. ## Notice The authority will be undertaking a multi-stage restricted procedure procurement. To join the procurement, bidders must submit an expression of interest via the Coupa eSourcing platform. The platform is due to open for submissions of expressions of interest at the beginning of July. This procurement will have four stages. Firstly, bidders will be expected to answer selection questions assessing their company background, financial health, insurances and experience (Selection Questions). Bidders that pass this stage will then progress to the second stage where they will be expected to provide confirmation documentation that their product meets the HO3 standard***. Once confirmed, bidders with a compliant product will progress to the third stage where their ability to provide the goods and wraparound service will be evaluated. The Authority then reserves the right to downselect the highest performing bidders from the previous stage and progress these to the final physical testing stage of the procurement. This stage will encorporate a full performance assessment (a range day), human factors testing, an end user assessment, as well as social value and pricing assessments. A cumulative score of all these stages will be used to inform the award decision. Evaluation criteria for all stages after the first stage (Selection Questions) will be made available upon down selection of the suitable bidders. ***Documentation demonstrating the product meeting the HO3 standard must be provided by an accredited test house, listed at https://ped-cast.homeoffice.gov.uk/index.php/test_houses Additional information: Please see questions from the market and their answers below: Q: Will the plate be used standalone, or in conjunction with soft armour? A: The CTSFO specification requires a 'stand-alone' not 'in conjunction with' plate. Operationally, officers are likely to wear HO1 covert armour underneath the HO3 plate, so the manufacturer will need to be aware of this. Q:Is there a maximum weight? Is there a maximum thickness? A: Any plate that meets the HO3 standard (Home Office Body Armour Standard (2017)) will be considered. The manufacturer will need to offer a wide range of sizes both appropriate for male and female anatomical shaping. Size range (smallest to largest) must be accredited to HO3 standard. The manufacturer will need to ensure the accredited plate is light and thin as possible, whilst still meeting the HO3 accreditation. We anticipate this to be within the realms of 23mm - 27mm in thickness. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23367822-fce9-4b6d-9714-d8e35f7acfb2 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW6 6LT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent | | Local authority | Brent | | Electoral ward | Queens Park | | Westminster constituency | Queen's Park and Maida Vale | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection ## Release History - 4 Jun 2024 at 09:04 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23367822-fce9-4b6d-9714-d8e35f7acfb2 - 22 May 2024 at 08:03 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23367822-fce9-4b6d-9714-d8e35f7acfb2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23367822-fce9-4b6d-9714-d8e35f7acfb2 4th June 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02c66cd8-b858-4605-aabc-7b3cd6d953a0 Supporting document providing information on the Home Office standards for body armour - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55550f0e-568c-4f6c-9253-7a58282f917f Supporting document providing information on the Home Office standards for body armour ## Notice URLs - https://ped-cast.homeoffice.gov.uk/index.php/test_houses ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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