---
title: "ARV Body Armour"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06934f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE"
published: "2026-05-07"
---

# ARV Body Armour

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06934f

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire is planning to procure specialist firearms body armour and related equipment. This procurement, titled "ARV Body Armour," falls under the security and defence industry category and covers a delivery area across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Currently, in the planning stage, this tender involves a scheduled market engagement by 1st June 2026 with the procurement process aiming to commence with contracts starting on 1st January 2027 and potentially extending until the end of 2031.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security equipment, particularly those focusing on ballistic body armour and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the tender indicates suitability for such organisations. Companies providing comprehensive solutions including ballistic body armour, fitting services, and support for operational firearms personnel will find this procurement to be a suitable match for their growth ambitions. The engagement with Lincolnshire Police represents a valuable opportunity for sustained business relationships and contracts spanning several years.

## Notice

Lincolnshire Police intends to undertake a procurement exercise for specialist firearms body armour and associated protective equipment. The requirement may include ballistic body armour, carriers, rifle plates, ancillary items, fitting services, and related support services for operational firearms personnel.

### Planning Information

Via In-Tend portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041906-2026 |
| 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| 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 | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 2LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | West Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Nettleham |
| Westminster constituency | Gainsborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 12:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041906-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041906-2026
  7th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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