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title: "Award of Contract for Ballistic PPE using the West Midland Ambulance Service NHS FT(WMAS) Ballistic PPE Capability Framework under Lots 1-5"
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# Award of Contract for Ballistic PPE using the West Midland Ambulance Service NHS FT(WMAS) Ballistic PPE Capability Framework under Lots 1-5

Buyer: DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5742cec-d3ad-4130-9583-2ea24785ca3b

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## Summary

The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has awarded a contract for the procurement of ballistic personal protective equipment (PPE) under the West Midland Ambulance Service NHS Trust's Armament Capability Framework, covering five distinct lots. The total contract value is £18,173.82, and the procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is active from 2nd November 2020 until 1st July 2021, with the award notice published on 3rd December 2020. Delivery will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and this procurement falls under the clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories category, classified under CPV code 18000000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the specialist clothing and PPE sector, particularly those offering ballistic equipment. Companies that are well-positioned to compete in this marketplace include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms focused on public safety products. Potential suppliers like Beechwood Equipment Limited and Safariland UK Ltd have successfully participated in this award, demonstrating the viability for others in this industry to engage and grow their business through similar government contracts.

## Notice

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority (Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service) has awarded a contract for the purchase of the following equipment from the West Midland Ambulance Service NHS FT(WMAS) Ballistic PPE Capability Framework: Lot 1 - 14 x set of Body Armour including Armour Plates, Body Armour Carrier and Stowage Bag. Lot 2 - 14 x Ballistic Helmets. Lot 3 - 14 x Tactical Coveralls (two piece) and 14 x Helmet Covers.Lot 4 - 14 x pairs of Dexterity Gloves. Lot 5 - 14 x pairs of Goggles (interchangeable lenses).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b267a22-7d8e-4da5-ba43-c4e4161a968a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 1 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,173 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,173 |
| 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 | DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP1 3NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Salisbury St Francis & Stratford |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BEECHWOOD EQUIPMENT; RIG EQUIPMENT; SAFARILAND; THOMAS JACKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2020 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b267a22-7d8e-4da5-ba43-c4e4161a968a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b267a22-7d8e-4da5-ba43-c4e4161a968a
  3rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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