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title: "Helmets - Headwear - Firearms"
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# Helmets - Headwear - Firearms

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef5ec166-87c4-4e6e-9e3d-39132d6b83c4

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## Summary

The Lancashire Constabulary has awarded a contract for the procurement of Helmets - Headwear - Firearms to United Shield International Limited via a competitive quotation process. The contract is valued at 31,872 GBP and will be in effect from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2027. The purchasing organisation is based in Preston, North West, United Kingdom, and the procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below threshold.

This opportunity for the supply of headgear and headgear accessories can be beneficial for businesses interested in the goods category. Companies specialising in helmets and related items, such as United Shield International Limited, would find this tender well-suited for competition. The Lancashire Constabulary's procurement process reached the award stage on March 9, 2023, showcasing growth potential for suppliers in this industry sector within the specified contract period.

## Notice

Approval to replace the existing ballistic helmet with the United Shields Spec Ops Delta Helmet via United Shields for a potential 4 years (1st April 2023 approximately until 31st March 2027)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/561c7fcb-4e94-4144-82c2-3fb506259858 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,972 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,872 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SAFARILAND; UNITED SHIELD INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18443000 - Headgear and headgear accessories
- 18444110 - Helmets

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2023 at 15:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/561c7fcb-4e94-4144-82c2-3fb506259858
- 10 Mar 2022 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/561c7fcb-4e94-4144-82c2-3fb506259858

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/561c7fcb-4e94-4144-82c2-3fb506259858
  10th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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