---
title: "Stab vests."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d3f6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-27"
---

# Stab vests.

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d3f6

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## Summary

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a procurement process for stab vests intended for their Security Team. This process, categorized under the goods sector, specifically pertained to bullet-proof vests. Located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the Trust awarded the contract to a supplier named Defence Composites on 27th July 2026. The procurement, conducted using a "Below threshold - unknown" method, involved a contract starting on the same date and expected to end by 26th October 2026. The contract, valued at £11,979.10 excluding VAT, followed the legal framework of UK legislation 2023/54 and is part of an awarded lot with contract status active.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying protective gear, such as body armour and bullet-proof vests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on safety and defence products could find themselves in a strong position to compete for similar tenders. The awarded company, Defence Composites, showcases the potential for growth within this sector, highlighting opportunities for suppliers aiming to service public authorities like hospitals which require specialised security products. Business growth can be driven by understanding procurement needs within the public sector and aligning product offerings to meet these requirements.

## Notice

1516 - Ordering for stab vest for additional new officers in Security Team

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070629-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 26 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,979 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35815100 - Bullet-proof vests

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 09:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070629-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070629-2026
  27th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defencecomposites.co.uk/product-category/body-armour/
- https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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