---
title: "Ballistic Shields"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058f75"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-28"
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# Ballistic Shields

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058f75

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has recently awarded a contract for ballistic shields, tailored to meet national guidelines and replace existing stock nearing expiration. This procurement, conducted through a direct method without competition, falls under the public authority's standing orders exemption process. The tender, listed under the category of protective goods, was completed with consideration of regional security requirements. The contract, valued at £42,830 (ex. VAT), was signed on 28th February 2025, set to span from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2026, serving Greater Manchester Police, and signifies the procurement stage completion.

This tender offers prospective suppliers an opportunity to engage with public sector procurement processes, especially those specialising in manufacturing certified protective gear, providing an entry into consistent government contracts. Businesses that can innovatively meet high standards in occupational safety gear production, achieve necessary approvals like CAST DSTL certification, and ensure timely delivery are well-suited for participation in similar future tenders. SMEs with the aptitude to satisfy niche security equipment needs can greatly benefit by establishing themselves as reliable partners for law enforcement equipment provisioning.

## Notice

Ballistic Shields Specific equipment is required in line with national guidelines. This contract is to replenish current stock levels that are due to expire. Shields are required to have CAST DSTL approval and certification. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052030-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,830 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 13:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052030-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052030-2025
  28th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmp.police.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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