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title: "Ballistic Body Armour"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0420f7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THIS AWARD NOTICE IS SUBMITTED ON BEHALF OF HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT CONSTABULARY"
published: "2024-08-07"
---

# Ballistic Body Armour

Buyer: THIS AWARD NOTICE IS SUBMITTED ON BEHALF OF HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0420f7

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## Summary

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, in collaboration with Thames Valley Police, initiated a procurement process for the provision of ballistic body armour. This tender falls under the category of protective and safety clothing and is specifically designed for the police force and emergency services. The contracting process used an open procedure with the initial tender notice published on 1 December 2023 and amendments to the tender made as recently as 7 August 2024. The procurement focused on supplying approximately 300 units in the first year, with further purchases based on officer needs. Despite the award announcement, the winning supplier, Mehler Vario System GmbH, did not proceed as the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary declined to make an award, adhering to their rights outlined in the Invitation to Tender.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in ballistic protection and safety equipment. The requirement to equip authorised firearms officers across two constabularies demonstrates a substantial demand for high-quality, durable, and fit-for-purpose body armour. Businesses that excel in producing innovative, lightweight armour solutions will find this contract particularly appealing, especially those capable of addressing the specific ergonomic needs of both male and female officers. The procurement's focus on quality and trial phases ensures that suppliers who deliver premium and reliable products are well-placed to compete successfully.

## Notice

This awarded contract is for the provision of Ballistic Body Armour for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary in collaboration with Thames Valley Police who together form part of the Joint Operations Unit (JOU) and share in the need for the purchase of Ballistic Body Armour.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The JOU require approximately 300 Ballistic Body Armour in the first year of the contract. Any further purchases will be on an ad hoc bases based on Officer needs and new recruitment requirements.

Renewal: There are 5 available annual extension periods on a 1+1+1+1+1 basis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024876-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £224,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THIS AWARD NOTICE IS SUBMITTED ON BEHALF OF HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT CONSTABULARY |
| Additional buyers | HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEHLER VARIO SYSTEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 35811200 - Police uniforms
- 35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection
- 35820000 - Support equipment

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 13:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024876-2024
- 5 Jun 2024 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017360-2024
- 1 Dec 2023 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035476-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.intend.com
- https://www.hampshire.police.uk
- https://www.hants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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