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title: "The Provision of Ballistic Shields - AWARD"
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buyer: "DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE"
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# The Provision of Ballistic Shields - AWARD

Buyer: DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45540573-d4aa-40e6-bb34-44aa27107af3

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## Summary

Devon and Cornwall Police has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "The Provision of Ballistic Shields". This award stage involved the supply, delivery, and after-sales support for two models of ballistic shields, intended for use by firearms officers within the South West region of the United Kingdom, including forces like Avon & Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire Police. Classified under police equipment (CPV 35200000), this contract spans from 2nd May 2025 to 1st May 2028. Pursued through an open procedure under the public tender framework, the tender ended on 4th March 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing with police equipment and related security sectors, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), embodying a potential growth avenue by forming strategic alliances with the police forces. Companies engaged in the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment sectors are well-positioned to take advantage of similar future procurement opportunities, given the listed suitability requirements and the demand for specialised equipment. Winning and fulfilling such contracts can enhance a company's reputation and highlight its expertise in supplying high-demand, critical security apparatus.

## Notice

Devon & Cornwall Police are seeking to establish a contract for the supply, delivery and after-sales support of two models of Ballistic Shields for use by Authorised Firearms Officers, Specialist Firearms Officers and Counter Terrorist Specialised Firearms Officers. At this time the forecast is for Devon & Cornwall Police however, Avon & Somerset Police, Dorset Police, Gloucestershire Police and Wiltshire Police are named Forces that may elect to purchase via this contract. This procurement will be divided up into Lots Lot 1 - Large Modular Ballistic Shield Lot 2 - Small Individual Ballistic Shield

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd90d67-8c03-4aab-bb04-e54d027c2719 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 1 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE |
| Locality | DEVON |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 35200000 - Police equipment

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd90d67-8c03-4aab-bb04-e54d027c2719

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd90d67-8c03-4aab-bb04-e54d027c2719
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk

## Provenance

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