---
title: "Provision of Ballistic Shields for HOIO Ecuador"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da2f"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05da2f"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da2f.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da2f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2025-11-04"
---

# Provision of Ballistic Shields for HOIO Ecuador

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da2f

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05da2f)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da2f.json)

## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded the procurement process for the provision of ballistic shields to the HOIO Ecuador team. Located in London, UK, this central government public authority utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning the contract was awarded without competition. The process is currently in the 'Award' stage, having been finalised on 4th November 2025. The contract, valued at £44,609.29 excluding VAT, is aimed at supplying goods categorised under "Security equipment" to be delivered between 11th November 2025 and 31st January 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of security equipment, particularly SMEs like the awarded supplier, BLINDEX, based in Ecuador. Given the nature of the direct procurement method via a sole supplier contract, businesses that have established relationships with public sector organisations or possess niche expertise in security equipment manufacturing stand to gain the most from such opportunities. As various government bodies regularly seek specialised equipment without open competition, maintaining strong networks and specialised skills can be advantageous for these firms.

## Notice

The HOIO Ecuador team has awarded a sole supplier contract to provide ballistic shields, which will be donated by HOIO to one of its key local stakeholders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070958-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,609 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLINDEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35121000 - Security equipment

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070958-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070958-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05da2f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da2f.json.