--- title: "The Provision of Ballistic Shields" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c982780-d4ed-424b-bb00-0e10a60084db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c982780-d4ed-424b-bb00-0e10a60084db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c982780-d4ed-424b-bb00-0e10a60084db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c982780-d4ed-424b-bb00-0e10a60084db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE" published: "2025-02-21" --- # The Provision of Ballistic Shields Buyer: DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c982780-d4ed-424b-bb00-0e10a60084db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c982780-d4ed-424b-bb00-0e10a60084db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c982780-d4ed-424b-bb00-0e10a60084db.json) ## Summary Devon & Cornwall Police is currently active in the tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of ballistic shields, with a title of "The Provision of Ballistic Shields." This procurement falls under the industry category of Police equipment (CPV code: 35200000) and encompasses two models: a large modular ballistic shield and a small individual ballistic shield. The contract will also extend to Avon & Somerset Police, Dorset Police, Gloucestershire Police, and Wiltshire Police. The procurement process is divided into lots and will follow an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ends on 4th March 2025, with the contract starting on 17th March 2025 and running until 16th March 2027. The delivery location is South West England, with the postal code EX2 7HQ. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying security-based goods. The focus on specialised equipment for law enforcement agencies also suggests that businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying high-quality, reliable police and defence equipment would be well-suited to compete. Moreover, suppliers offering robust after-sales support and flexible, modular products will likely find this contract appealing, offering a chance to build strong, long-term relationships with multiple police forces across the South West region. ## 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 Additional information: Tenderers wishing to submit a tender for this procurement should do so in accordance with the following instructions. The Customer uses In-tend (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home) for all tender submissions and supplier communication within this tendering process. Tenders will only be accepted electronically via In-tend. The use of In-tend enables a clear audit trail for the procurement process, increases transparency and reduces procurement process costs. Please follow the exact steps as described in this user guide: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b82d99c-0b41-4bea-9224-e80f2ce002e7 | | 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 | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2027 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## 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 - 21 Feb 2025 at 11:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b82d99c-0b41-4bea-9224-e80f2ce002e7 - 21 Feb 2025 at 11:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b82d99c-0b41-4bea-9224-e80f2ce002e7 - 22 Jan 2025 at 10:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b82d99c-0b41-4bea-9224-e80f2ce002e7 - 17 Jan 2025 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b82d99c-0b41-4bea-9224-e80f2ce002e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b82d99c-0b41-4bea-9224-e80f2ce002e7 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/devoncornwallpolice/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk - https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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