---
title: "Body Armour"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-129503"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-129503.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT"
published: "2023-03-01"
---

# Body Armour

Buyer: SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-129503

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## Summary

The Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament is looking to contract for the provision of security vests (Body Armour) certified to UK Home Office standards. This contract will last for 5 years, with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement process is ongoing, with a tender period ending on 15th March 2023.

This opportunity is suitable for suppliers of security equipment, especially those able to meet the stringent UK Home Office certification requirements. Being a limited procurement for goods, interested businesses should ensure registration on the Bravo Solution portal to access procurement documents. The contract offers a chance for businesses in the individual and support equipment category to secure a long-term contract with a well-known public institution.

## Notice

The Senedd is looking to put a contract in place for the provision of security vests (Body Armour) which will be issued to Security Officers as part of their PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).These security vests (Body Armour) must be certified by the UK Home Office to their standard of HG1, KR1 & SP1.The contract will be in place for a 5 year period, with the option to extend for a further 12 months.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=129503 Suppliers will need to be registered on the Bravo Solution portal in order to obtain the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and view the supporting Procurement documents. If you are not already registered you can register by going to www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk. It is free to register on this portal. Once registered:-- Click the 'Open Access PQQs' link- Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content (pqq_33395 - Body Armour)- Click the 'Express Interest' button in the 'Actions' box on the left-hand side of the page. This will move the PQQ into your 'My PQQs' page- Click on the PQQ code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the 'Settings and Buyer Attachments' in the 'Actions' box- You can now choose to 'Reply' to the PQQ and submit your responsePlease note that the Procurement documents will be uploaded into the 'Supplier Attachments' area under 'Settings' for all suppliers to view.(WA Ref:129503)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=129503 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF99 1SN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35800000 - Individual and support equipment

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2023 at 15:33 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=129503

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=129503
- https://www.senedd.wales.org/abthome/abt-procurement.htm

## Provenance

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