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title: "The Provision of Ballistic Body Armour for HIOWC and TVP Joint Operations Unit."
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# The Provision of Ballistic Body Armour for HIOWC and TVP Joint Operations Unit.

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c1d3baf-7f7f-46af-8803-cf0375796a0f

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## Summary

The Hampshire County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "The Provision of Ballistic Body Armour for HIOWC and TVP Joint Operations Unit" within the bullet-proof vests industry category. This procurement pertains to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) and Thames Valley Police (TVP) and is presently in the planning stage. Key deadlines include the end of the engagement period on 2nd August 2024, with responses required by 4pm on the same date. The location of delivery is specified by the postal code SO50 9SJ.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of ballistic body armour, particularly those already registered on the Hampshire County Council's e-procurement portal, In-Tend. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. Engaging in this tender can provide these businesses with substantial growth prospects by aligning with the needs of major law enforcement agencies in the region.

## Notice

This is a Pre-market engagement for the provision of Ballistic Body Armour on behalf of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) and Thames Valley Police as part of Joint Operations Unit. Please may we request that all responds are received BEFORE 4pm 2 August 2024. This engagement by HIOWC will be via a questionnaire on INTEND. This is to understand the current market capabilities and gain knowledge on the most suitable product solution. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. This questionnaire is available to suppliers who have registered with the Hampshire County Council's e-procurement portal on in-tend (in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Tenders/Current) The home page of this site provides guidance on how to register your organisation with in-tend (please click the Register heading on the home page to access this guidance) The title of the questionnaire is (HC24994) The Provision of Ballistic Body Armour for HIOWC and TVP Joint Operations Unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fdcbb7-1460-4ad6-8315-0c1edbefd929 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35815100 - Bullet-proof vests

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2024 at 12:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fdcbb7-1460-4ad6-8315-0c1edbefd929

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fdcbb7-1460-4ad6-8315-0c1edbefd929
  25th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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