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title: "Supply of Protective Body Armour"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03503c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2026-01-22"
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# Supply of Protective Body Armour

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03503c

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## Summary

The most recent public procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice's initiative titled "Supply of Protective Body Armour," classified under the security equipment industry, specifically focusing on goods. The procurement process, dated 22nd January 2026, has entered the award stage, with Safariland UK Ltd being designated as the supplier. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is geared towards equipping UK regions with protective body armour, essential for public safety operations. The contract, valued at £3,682,770, was formally signed on 8th January 2026, marking the culmination of the process managed by the Ministry of Justice located in London.

This procurement opportunity opens growth avenues primarily for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of security equipment and body armour. Companies with a keen focus on price competitiveness and quality assurance stand to benefit significantly by participating in such tenders. The successful awarding to Safariland UK Ltd highlights the importance of quality and cost-efficiency in winning contracts. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large-scale suppliers involved in similar product lines within the UK and those complying with relevant industry standards could leverage such procurement contracts to bolster their market standing and expand their business footprint.

## Notice

Supply of Protective Body Armour Awarded under Provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour BLC-0023 BlueLight Commercial | Equipment and Uniform | Body Armour

### Lot Information

Provision of General Patrol Body Armour

Supply of Protective Body Armour

Provision of Firearms Body Armour

Firearms Body Armour to the Home Office 2017 Standard HO2 and KR1 with HO3 and SG1 upgrade plates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005564-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000,000 |
| Lots value | £44,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,682,770 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Additional buyers | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6DG |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | COONEEN PROTECTION; MEHLER VARIO SYSTEMS; SAFARILAND; UNITED SHIELD INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005564-2026
- 16 Mar 2023 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007675-2023
- 21 Jul 2022 at 08:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019841-2022
- 8 Jul 2022 at 18:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018835-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.M-V-S.de
- http://www.safariland.com
- http://www.unitedshield.com
- https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/
- https://cooneengroup.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=50155&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
- https://www.judiciary.uk/contacts/

## Provenance

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