---
title: "Ballistic Body Armour"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064f30"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Ballistic Body Armour

Buyer: THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064f30

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## Summary

The Chief Constable for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight initiates a procurement process for ballistic body armour under the planning stage. This procurement targets goods required by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) and Thames Valley Police (TVP) Joint Operations Unit, with an intent to understand market capabilities and identify suitable products certified to the Body Armour Standard 2017. The procurement process, classified under public authority sub-central government, is based in Eastleigh, United Kingdom, within the region UKJ35. A market engagement notice was published on 12 February 2026, inviting interested parties to complete a short survey by 26 February 2026, to aid in planning and understanding market perspectives.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ballistic protection garments, particularly SMEs, to align their offerings with the specified standards and potentially secure a long-term contract. The procurement process favours companies with a robust capability in manufacturing ballistic body armour as the contract period extends from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031, with the possibility of renewal. As the process is in its planning stage, interested businesses can engage early to demonstrate their competitive advantages and industry expertise in the United Kingdom's public safety equipment sector.

## Notice

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) and Thames Valley Police (TVP) Joint Operations Unit are seeking to understand the current market capabilities and gain knowledge on the most suitable product solution for Ballistic Body Armour that is certified to Body Armour Standard 2017.

### Planning Information

Please complete the below short survey: (approximately 9 minutes)
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=eUPeI3qVpkGVhxZdbGtNvQZKCY2eTbFCkpNmGG95puJURDBPQVQwNVAwSFdHNjQ2RUdORDROQ09JMi4u

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012948-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 9SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012948-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012948-2026
  12th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=eUPeI3qVpkGVhxZdbGtNvQZKCY2eTbFCkpNmGG95puJURDBPQVQwNVAwSFdHNjQ2RUdORDROQ09JMi4u
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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