--- title: "HO3 Body Armour" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04697d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04697d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04697d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04697d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE" published: "2024-08-20" --- # HO3 Body Armour Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04697d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04697d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04697d.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the HO3 Body Armour project is being conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service on behalf of the Counter Terrorism Policing HQ (CTPHQ). This framework contract covers the provision of HO3 standard body armour for the Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer (CTSFO) network across the UK and Northern Ireland. The industry category for this procurement is garments for anti-ballistic protection. Originally, the procurement was planned to start with a multi-stage restricted procedure, but it has been amended, and the initial procurement strategy was abandoned in the most recent update dated 20th August 2024. New procurement strategies are being developed, and future notices are expected to be published by 2nd September 2024. The contract includes both goods and related services, including support and maintenance for the equipment over its lifecycle. Key locations for delivery include multiple regions across the UK and Northern Ireland. This tender presents a significant opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers within the protective gear and ballistic protection industries. Businesses experienced in producing body armour with specific accreditations, such as the Home Office Body Armour Standard HO3, will find this tender particularly suitable. Suppliers capable of providing light and thin armour plates that meet strict operational requirements could see substantial business growth by securing supply contracts with the CTSFO network. Additionally, companies offering comprehensive service and maintenance packages for protective gear will gain competitive advantages. The structured procurement process aims to ensure that only the highest-quality products and services, meeting stringent technical and operational criteria, are selected. This creates an open field for innovative businesses to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence within the public procurement sector. ## Notice Framework contract on behalf of the Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer (CTSFO) network, for the provision of HO3 standard body armour. The scope of the contract will cover CTSFO hubs across the UK and Northern Ireland. MOPAC on behalf of the Counter Terrorism Policing HQ (CTPHQ) will be the main contracting authority to contract with the successful supplier. The terms agreed at this framework level will roll down to the individual call-offs put in place between the CTSFO hubs and the successful supplier. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Restricted procedure for the procurement of HO3 standard body armour on behalf of the CTSFO network across UK and Northern Ireland. Expected volumes of 600 units over a 5 year period. Supporting service and maintenance services also required throughout the life of the contract. Additional information: HO3 body armour standard can be found here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a82d9cfe5274a2e87dc34c3/Home_Office_Body_Armour_Standard_-_Guidance__FINAL_VERSION_.pdf ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026489-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2JL | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 18143000 - Protective gear - 18200000 - Outerwear - 35811200 - Police uniforms - 35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection - 44430000 - Armour plating ## Release History - 20 Aug 2024 at 13:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026489-2024 - 4 Jun 2024 at 09:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017235-2024 - 22 May 2024 at 07:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016099-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a82d9cfe5274a2e87dc34c3/Home_Office_Body_Armour_Standard_-_Guidance__FINAL_VERSION_.pdf - https://ped-cast.homeoffice.gov.uk/index.php/test_houses - https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Home/PublishedNotice/Changes ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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