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title: "Supply of Protective Body Armour"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2025-07-07"
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# Supply of Protective Body Armour

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca221afd-3329-4a88-9e99-fa4301dbab19

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Protective Body Armour" contract, classified under the security equipment industry category. This contract, with a total value of £307,000, was awarded to Safariland UK LTD following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 4th July 2025 and will conclude on 4th July 2026, covering delivery to locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender phase ended prior to the award on 18th June 2025. The Ministry of Justice, located in London, oversees this purchase.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in security equipment manufacturing and supply. Given the scale and scope of the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the production of protective equipment are ideally positioned to engage in similar future opportunities. The successful award to an SME like Safariland UK LTD highlights the openness of such contracts to small businesses, providing a pathway for growth and development within the security equipment sector.

## Notice

Supply of Protective Body Armour to Home Office specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11064dd7-1df5-484b-95cc-e571caedc020 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2025 - 4 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £307,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £307,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFARILAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35121000 - Security equipment

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11064dd7-1df5-484b-95cc-e571caedc020

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11064dd7-1df5-484b-95cc-e571caedc020
  7th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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