---
title: "Body Armour"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ec9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# Body Armour

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ec9

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by the Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham, involves the supply of body armour under the title "Body Armour" within the protective and safety clothing industry category. This contract covers the delivery of GP, Covert & Negotiator plates and matching covers from the supplier, Safariland, to Durham Constabulary. The procurement method used was a limited, direct award, and the contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the existing warranty on previously acquired Safariland plates. The contract, valued at £450,000, commenced on 24th October 2025, with an end date set for 23rd October 2029, allowing for two 12-month extensions. The location of delivery is identified as the UKC region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of protective and safety clothing, specifically those capable of providing durable body armour components and services that align with the standards of equipment already in use by the Constabulary. Large suppliers with a robust capability to manage warranties, stock levels, and timely replacement of covers will find themselves well-suited to compete for such contracts. The direct award process implies that businesses with established relationships and proven reliability within this niche market may benefit the most, ensuring continuity and compliance with ongoing operational requirements of the Durham Constabulary.

## Notice

Safariland are to supply Durham Constabulary with GP, Covert & Negotiator plates and matching covers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award via YPO 001204PPE Workwear, Uniform and Managed Services Direct award Justification, recently purchased Safariland plates have warranty until 2033, so provision needs to be in place until that time for any replacement covers required. There needs to be acknowledgement that we have many Safariland armours being worn and held as stock uniform so there will need to be a contract with Safariland to cater for stock in hand with the expiry dates moving with every subsequent order.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award via YPO 001204PPE Workwear, Uniform and Managed Services Direct award Justification, recently purchased Safariland plates have warranty until 2033, so provision needs to be in place until that time for any replacement covers required. There needs to be acknowledgement that we have many Safariland armours being worn and held as stock uniform so there will need to be a contract with Safariland to cater for stock in hand with the expiry dates moving with every subsequent order.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006747-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £450,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006747-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://safariland.com/pages/safariland-uk
- https://www.durham.police.uk/

## Provenance

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