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title: "Ballistic PPE Capability"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2017-07-31"
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# Ballistic PPE Capability

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8d6d498-b916-4a55-af38-c792d5636848

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## Summary

The West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is currently inviting tenders for the "Ballistic PPE Capability" project, aimed at supplying essential personal protective equipment for operational staff. This procurement falls under the goods category within the clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories industry. The tender was published on 31st July 2017 and has a submission deadline of 30th August 2017. The contract, once awarded, will commence on 18th October 2017 and will last until 17th October 2021. The tender process follows an open procurement method, allowing various suppliers to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of personal protective equipment, particularly those that supply body armour, helmets, tactical clothing, and associated accessories. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the inclusive nature of the tender. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with safety standards and offer innovative PPE solutions are particularly well-suited to respond to this tender, potentially enhancing their growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

The Ballistic PPE Capability kit is to be designed and manufactured to protect staff/operational staff who may be responding to incidents relating to the maintenance of law and order with or without other agencies such as (but not limited) Ambulance, Police and FRS The Ballistic PPE capability is made up of the following PPE/equipment. *Lot 1 - Body Armour inc Plates, Body Armour Carrier and Stowage Bag. Delta access code XY88A23X7Q *Lot 2 - Ballistic Helmet. Delta access code 82C343FB7B *Lot 3 - Tactical Coverall (two piece) and helmet cover. Delta access code DM786GMD3F *Lot 4 - Gloves (Dexterity). Delta access code B7J3Q76H9G *Lot 5 - Goggles (interchangeable lenses). Delta access code S84369PG48 *Lot 6 - Head Torch. Delta access code V9AZD8M7G6 *Lot 7 - Headset Communications / Ear Defenders. Delta access code U28YB22497

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3d5fe7-0992-4b07-8de4-3f28cd7fe22e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2017 - 17 Oct 2021 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRIERLEY HILL |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY5 1LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | Brierley Hill & Wordsley South |
| Westminster constituency | Stourbridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2017 at 12:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3d5fe7-0992-4b07-8de4-3f28cd7fe22e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3d5fe7-0992-4b07-8de4-3f28cd7fe22e
  31st July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Brierley-Hill:-Clothing%2C-footwear%2C-luggage-articles-and-accessories./XY88A23X7Q
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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