---
title: "www.contracts.mod.uk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049c2a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# www.contracts.mod.uk

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c2a

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, located in Episkopi, Cyprus. The tender is titled 'www.contracts.mod.uk' and falls under the industry category for Bullet-proof vests (CPV code 35815100), focusing on goods related to Ballistics, Firearms, and Public Order Equipment purchased by British Forces Cyprus (BFC). The procurement method used for this active tender is an open procedure. Contract option years 1-3 are subject to financial approval and amendment. Delivery must be made within 5 months of order placement, targeting commercial delivery within Cyprus. Recent key dates include the award date on March 13, 2025, with two bids received, and the tender period ending on October 22, 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in ballistics, firearms, and public order equipment. SMEs and larger enterprises capable of meeting the stringent delivery requirements stand to benefit from this long-term, four-year contract with the possibility of three additional option years. The estimated contract value is significant, with an initial amount of EUR 1,626,807 and the final award amounting to GBP 975,271. Companies specialising in defence and security supplies will find this procurement highly suitable, providing them with a lucrative pathway to engage with British Forces Cyprus.

## Notice

This requirement is for the purchase of Ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment by British Forces Cyprus (BFC). The requirement is for the supply of Ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment by BFC over a 4-year period. Delivery is required to the Authority within 5 months of an order demand being placed. Commercial delivery to BFC within the Republic of Cyprus must be available.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the purchase of Ballistics, Firearms and Public Order Equipment by British Forces Cyprus (BFC).

Options: 3 option years

Renewal: 3 x 1 year option periods which are currently unfunded. They are subject to financial approval and contract amendment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012403-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,626,807 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £975,271 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | EPISKOPI |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHILTERN GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35815100 - Bullet-proof vests

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012403-2025
- 14 Nov 2024 at 06:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036782-2024
- 14 Oct 2024 at 11:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032967-2024
- 19 Sep 2024 at 10:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029977-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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