--- title: "Soft Body Armour" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb486d58-21da-41ea-9df4-38d306492e87" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb486d58-21da-41ea-9df4-38d306492e87" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb486d58-21da-41ea-9df4-38d306492e87.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb486d58-21da-41ea-9df4-38d306492e87.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED" published: "2025-07-03" --- # Soft Body Armour Buyer: UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb486d58-21da-41ea-9df4-38d306492e87 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb486d58-21da-41ea-9df4-38d306492e87) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb486d58-21da-41ea-9df4-38d306492e87.json) ## Summary Unite Procurement UK Limited, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, has announced a tender titled "Soft Body Armour," classified under protective and combat gear, to be sourced for the Ministry of Defence Guard Service. This procurement falls under the selective procurement method using a catalogue purchase process. The location for this procurement is the United Kingdom, with applications accepted until 17th July 2025. The contract period is set from 18th July 2025 to 17th July 2026. Opportunities exist for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to supply body armour meeting the Home Office Body Armour Standard. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase. This tender offers significant prospects for businesses specialising in the supply of high-quality protective gear. Companies experienced in manufacturing certified body armour that complies with stringent standards for police use will find this an excellent opportunity to expand. Given the requirement for both male and female fittings, businesses with versatile production capabilities stand to benefit. The requirement to list products on the Mercateo Procurement Portal indicates innovative business models may be needed, making it suitable for businesses ready to engage in digital procurement platforms. This procurement provides potential growth for suppliers capable of fulfilling large-scale government requirements. ## Notice Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform to support the provision of soft body armour for the Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS). The Mercateo Procurement Platform (www.mercateo.co.uk) offers a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage their low-value, high-volume procurement activities. This specific opportunity focuses on the supply and ongoing provision of soft body armour designed for the defeat of stab and slash threats, in accordance with the Home Office Body Armour Standard (2017), publication number 012/17. The required body armour must provide, at a minimum, KR1 (Knife Resistance Level 1) and SP1 (Spike Resistance Level 1) protection, as recommended for general police duties. The soft body armour must be overt, flexible, and enable the wearer to maintain operational effectiveness while providing visible protection. Additional requirements include compliance with BS EN 471 Class 2 Hi Visibility Standards, resistance to knife and spike damage, and coverage for the spine, ribs, and all vital organs. The armour should be lightweight, comfortable, fully adjustable, and available in a wide range of sizes and fits for both male and female personnel. We welcome reliable and experienced suppliers who can deliver high-quality, certified soft body armour solutions that meet all specified standards and operational requirements. Successful applicants will be required to list the agreed products on the Mercateo Procurement Portal. Further details can be found on the attached onboarding link. Please contact us with any enquiries. Applications are welcomed throughout the duration of this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6bb44f7-e310-4817-87dc-72d8b32f3956 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Catalogue purchase | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,350,000 | | 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 | UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2B 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 18143000 - Protective gear - 35812300 - Combat gear ## Release History - 3 Jul 2025 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6bb44f7-e310-4817-87dc-72d8b32f3956 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6bb44f7-e310-4817-87dc-72d8b32f3956 3rd July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://unite.eu/en-gb/procure/join-mercateo-as-a-supplier ## Notice URLs - http://www.mercateo.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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