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title: "Provision of Firearms Support Unit Body Armour"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA POLICE"
published: "2025-05-28"
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# Provision of Firearms Support Unit Body Armour

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b06ed99-ce98-40db-916b-1e6ab461893c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of body armour for the Firearms Support Unit of Northumbria Police has reached its award stage. The process involved a call-off from a framework agreement under the procurement method 'selective'. The contract, valued at £360,000, was awarded to SAFARILAND UK Ltd. The buying organisation, Northumbria Police, is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. The contract period started on 5th May 2025 and will conclude on 4th May 2032, focusing on the supply of protective gear and firearms-related equipment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in protective gear and armour plating to engage in long-term contracts with law enforcement bodies. Although the current contract has been awarded, similar opportunities often arise in this industry, especially for large-scale enterprises with the capability to meet the rigorous standards required by police forces. Companies with expertise in advanced materials and strong supply chain management in the United Kingdom may find lucrative prospects in future tenders within this sector.

## Notice

Provision of Northumbria Police's Firearms Support Unit Body Armour

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99152964-4faf-450d-9ed3-8d2fe8aae404 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2025 - 4 May 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA POLICE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFARILAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 35320000 - Firearms
- 44430000 - Armour plating

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99152964-4faf-450d-9ed3-8d2fe8aae404

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99152964-4faf-450d-9ed3-8d2fe8aae404
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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