---
title: "Body Armour"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b477"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-12"
---

# Body Armour

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b477

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of body armour was conducted by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, a regional authority based in the United Kingdom. The process falls under the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment category, and it targeted regional needs within the UK, specifically in the Liverpool region. This contract used a direct award from the ESPO framework agreement 144_23 without a prior call for competition, classified as a limited procurement method. The related award was made active on 5th June 2026, with a total contracted value of £85,243.78, and the procurement process is currently marked as complete.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, especially for large suppliers in the defence sector, who can deliver specialised goods like body armour. Businesses experienced in working within existing frameworks or directly with regional authorities would find this type of direct award procedure suitable. The awarded contract could allow companies to cement their reputation within public procurement circles, enhancing their track record with local government bodies such as the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, thereby paving the way for future collaborations and expanding their foothold in the public sector. Cooneen Defence Limited, the successful supplier in this instance, exemplifies the type of large-scale enterprise that stands to gain from such awards.

## Notice

Provision of Body Armour

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award from ESPO framework agreement 144_23, without reopening competition

Options: Optional Extension period 6 months

### Procurement Information

Direct award from ESPO framework agreement 144_23, without reopening competition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055917-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,243 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COONEEN DEFENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055917-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.merseyfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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