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title: "710841450 -Purchase of ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment"
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# 710841450 -Purchase of ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ffdd21f-9226-48f6-8165-6daaeb17a43c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed its procurement process for the "710841450 - Purchase of Ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment" under the industry category of bullet-proof vests (CPV 35815100). This open procedure required commercial deliveries to British Forces Cyprus (BFC) within five months of order demand, with the contract period from 26 March 2025 to 25 March 2029. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract being awarded to Chiltern Global Ltd on 13 March 2025, for a value of GBP 975,271. This procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and worldwide.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of ballistic and firearms equipment, as well as public order equipment. SMEs in the defence manufacturing sector, particularly those with capabilities in producing ballistic protective gear, are well-positioned to benefit. With a contract duration of four years, suppliers can leverage consistent demand and establish a long-term business relationship with the Ministry of Defence, supporting potential growth in revenue and reputation within the defence industry. The open procedure allows competitive participation, encouraging high-quality submissions from specialised suppliers.

## Notice

This requirement is for the purchase of Ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment by British Forces Cyprus (BFC). The requirement is for the supply of Ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment by BFC over a 4-year period. Delivery is required to the Authority within 5 months of an order demand being placed. Commercial delivery to BFC within the Republic of Cyprus must be available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f15c809f-ce74-490c-b451-d66d5a51e883 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £975,271 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £975,271 |
| 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 | EPISKOPI |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BF1 2AS |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHILTERN GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35815100 - Bullet-proof vests

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f15c809f-ce74-490c-b451-d66d5a51e883

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f15c809f-ce74-490c-b451-d66d5a51e883
  2nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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