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title: "Provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour"
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# Provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81e34f95-bc5b-4b23-8b59-f733a0564042

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour was initiated by BlueLight Commercial Ltd on behalf of UK blue light services. The contract, awarded to Safariland UK Ltd, Mehler Vario Systems GmbH, Cooneen Protection, and United Shield International Ltd, is part of a four-year Framework Agreement. The contract value is £44,000,000 and involves garments for anti-ballistic protection. The tender period ended on 12th August 2022, and the contract period spans from 20th January 2023 to 19th January 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers of body armour within the anti-ballistic protection industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as large-scale companies like Safariland UK Ltd, Mehler Vario Systems GmbH, Cooneen Protection, and United Shield International Ltd, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses located in British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom are eligible to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

BlueLight Commercial Ltd are procuring a Framework on behalf of UK bluelight services for the provision of Body Armour. The intention is to award a four year Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc13169-50f7-4453-b387-60f8f073b93f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2023 - 19 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,000,000 |
| 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 | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | COONEEN PROTECTION; MEHLER VARIO SYSTEMS; SAFARILAND; UNITED SHIELD INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2023 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc13169-50f7-4453-b387-60f8f073b93f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc13169-50f7-4453-b387-60f8f073b93f
  16th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087
  BlueLight Commercial Ltd are procuring a Framework on behalf of UK bluelight services for the provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body armour.

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