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title: "Supply of Firearm shields and associated equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065dfd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# Supply of Firearm shields and associated equipment

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065dfd

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has completed a procurement process for the supply of firearm shields and associated equipment. The contract was awarded on 1st February 2026 to United Shield International Limited, with a formal notice published on 27th February 2026. Located in Warwickshire, the buyer has opted for a direct procurement method, recognising that a direct contract with the manufacturer offers the best value. The contract is initially for three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional years if needed. This procurement falls under the goods category and encompasses protective gear and police equipment, relevant particularly to public authority requirements within the UKG13 region.

This award presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers and manufacturers within the police equipment and protective gear industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as the awarded supplier United Shield International Limited, who can offer direct manufacturing and high-quality standards, are well-suited to compete. The contract includes potential future extensions and options for additional procurement, including shield maintenance and training services. Businesses capable of delivering these services, providing ancillary protective items, or offering technical support may find this contract highly advantageous as it offers predictable annual spend alongside opportunities for extended service provision.

## Notice

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract for the supply of firearm shields and associated equipment. Warwickshire Police had a number of firearm shields that required replacement, a quotation exercise was started but it soon became apparent that to contract direct with the manufacturer of the shields would offer the authority the most advantageous option. A small quantity of training shields are also being procured at the same time as the replacement programme. Following the initial replacement programme the authority predicts that annual requirements to repair or replace will be minimal due to the shields having a minimum 10 year lifespan, therefore annual spend has been estimated to be approximately PS1,200 plus VAT. The contract value has been estimated to be almost PS34,500 plus VAT for the total length of the contract including the initial replacement plus the estimated annual spend. The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with options to extend for 2 periods of 12 months each at the discretion of the authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017763-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,466 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | LEEK WOOTTON |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV35 7QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick All Saints & Woodloes |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNITED SHIELD INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 35200000 - Police equipment
- 35811200 - Police uniforms

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 10:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017763-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017763-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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