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title: "Floating Body Armour"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-660bf12d-8568-40f4-9cb3-c53c5e6484ca"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2024-11-05"
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# Floating Body Armour

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-660bf12d-8568-40f4-9cb3-c53c5e6484ca

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## Summary

The Home Office has initiated an open procurement process for the supply of Floating Body Armour, classified under "Bullet-proof vests" (CPV code 35815100). The contract is valued at £125,000 and is set to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender, currently in the active stage, has a submission deadline of 19 November 2024. The contract period spans from 25 November 2024 to 24 November 2025, and the process follows an open procedure, situated below the threshold for larger procurements. The main procurement category is goods.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which the Home Office has specifically noted as suitable for this contract. Companies specialising in protective equipment, particularly with expertise in buoyant body armour, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in such a contract can enhance business growth by securing a valuable partnership with a major government department, potentially leading to further opportunities in the public sector defence and security market.

## Notice

Requirement for buoyant body armour

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2337a85f-92d2-4ebb-ba70-d01d41a6c503 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 24 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35815100 - Bullet-proof vests

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 16:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2337a85f-92d2-4ebb-ba70-d01d41a6c503

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2337a85f-92d2-4ebb-ba70-d01d41a6c503
  5th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9872f9e-7aec-458f-91f7-a9eed0ad786e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2c43da1-46d2-450e-9464-c02b34e555c5
  n/a

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