---
title: "Provision of Body Armour for the MDP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06571d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-02-18"
---

# Provision of Body Armour for the MDP

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06571d

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## Summary

A forthcoming procurement process by the Ministry of Defence involves the provision of body armour for the Ministry of Defence Police. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with the anticipated direct award set to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Special clothing" and is characterised by a significant financial amount of £1,702,045.94, implying its considerable scope. The initial notice was published on 18th February 2026, indicating early communication for future interested parties, while the delivery of goods is expected across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying specialised clothing, especially those capable of meeting defence and security requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability criteria which support smaller entities in expanding their footprint in the defence sector. The direct procurement method further allows qualified businesses to swiftly engage in significant governmental contracts, positioning themselves as key suppliers to central government authorities like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Provision of Body Armour for the Ministry of Defence Police

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014793-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,702,045 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18410000 - Special clothing

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 13:53 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014793-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014793-2026
  18th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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