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title: "Body Armour"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0486c7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2024-08-01"
---

# Body Armour

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0486c7

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) under the title "Body Armour" falls within the Protective and Safety Clothing industry category. The contract, awarded for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing including workwear, schoolwear, and specifically body armour, addresses a critical safety requirement for the organisation. The procurement was initiated as a direct award from the ESPO framework agreement 144_23, Lot 6, and was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, categorised as falling outside the application of the directive. Key milestones include the contract signing on 23 June 2024, with an initial contract term of nine months, and the potential for a six-month extension. The delivery location is the UKD region, primarily servicing the needs of Bootle and surrounding areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of protective and safety clothing, particularly SMEs capable of fulfilling stringent safety and quality standards. With an active contract valued at £1,100,000 awarded to Cooneen Defence Limited, this procurement underscores the importance of compliance with safety regulations and the reliability of supply chains in the public safety sector. Businesses experienced in similar frameworks or those looking to expand their portfolio within regional or local authority tenders would find this opportunity advantageous for business growth, leveraging stability and long-term engagement with public safety entities.

## Notice

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing (2023) Including workwear, Schoolwear and Body Armour Lot 6

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Awarded from ESPO framework agreement 144_23, Lot 6

Options: Intial contract term 9 months with an option to extend for 6 months

### Procurement Information

Direct award from ESPO framework agreement 144_23,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024144-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COONEEN DEFENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024144-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.merseyfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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