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title: "Interim Purchase of Body Armour"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a477"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES"
published: "2025-09-29"
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# Interim Purchase of Body Armour

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a477

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales conducted a public procurement process titled "Interim Purchase of Body Armour," with the goal of acquiring body armour sets for both male and female officers. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically police uniforms and garments for anti-ballistic protection. The contract, initiated without competition due to its below-threshold nature, has been awarded and is currently active. Key dates include the contract start date of 30th September 2025 and its completion by 31st January 2026. This initiative pertains to regions within the United Kingdom such as UKL15, UKL17, UKL18, and UKL22.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in producing police uniforms or anti-ballistic garments. Although the current procurement pathway did not require competitive tendering, businesses with capabilities in this niche industry can prepare for future opportunities under the Bluelight Commercial Framework. Large suppliers like COONEEN DEFENCE LIMITED, who have been contracted for this procurement, indicate that well-established companies with significant production capabilities are well-suited to bid on similar tenders.

## Notice

A requirement for male and female body armour sets is required to ensure supply of goods for intakes and renewals for early 2026. This is an interim requirement and a further competition under the Bluelight Commercial Framework will be undertaken for future supply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060695-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £164,983 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 3SU |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Electoral ward | Brackla East and Coychurch Lower |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgend |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35811200 - Police uniforms
- 35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 18:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060695-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060695-2025
  29th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cooneengroup.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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