--- title: "Award of Supply & Delivery of Ballistic Weapons Bags" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000625382" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625382" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000625382.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000625382.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY" published: "2022-05-11" --- # Award of Supply & Delivery of Ballistic Weapons Bags Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000625382 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625382) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000625382.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by the Scottish Police Authority, pertains to the supply and delivery of ballistic weapons bags, classified under the goods category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. The tender period commenced on 21st September 2020 and concluded on 20th September 2022, with a total award value of £50,000. The awarding supplier, Mehler Vario System GmbH, was selected following a competitive tendering process during which two bids were received. The procurement is located in Scotland, specifically managed by the Scottish Government. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of security equipment, particularly those specialising in ballistic and containment solutions. Suppliers with experience in police equipment provision and compliance with safety standards would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in this procurement process not only expands market presence but also fosters relationships with public sector entities focused on enhancing security and operational efficiency. ## Notice Police Scotland required to procure a quantity of ballistic containment devices (ballistic bags) for the safe transportation of firearms which are still in a loaded state and which have not been or cannot be made safe. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448072 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 May 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £50,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY | | Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 60 | | Supplier names | ANDERSON STRATHERN; ASSETSPIRE; ATKINS; BATTERIES AND SOLAR; BLAUER TACTICAL SYSTEMS; BRIDGET DEBOYS; CAMERON + ROSS; CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC; CHAS STEWART PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS; COMMUNITY ENERGY SCOTLAND; CSI; D&J TAXIS; EDINBURGH SHOWTEC & EDINBURGH SHOWLITE (OPERATING UNDER EDINBURGH SHOWTEC; ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; GTR CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; IPSOS MORI; IXBLUE; JOHNSONS APPAREL MASTER; KAZTECH SOLUTIONS; KC DENMARK; KINGSTON MARINE SERVICES; KONGSBERG MARITIME LTD (UK; LEAD SCOTLAND; LORIEN RESOURCING; LORRIMAR WEIGHING; MARINE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS; MEHLER VARIO SYSTEM; METROHM; MICHAEL RAMAGE FORESTRY; MITCHELL DIESEL LIMITED, TRADING AS MITCHELL POWERSYSTEMS; MORGERE; MOSEL; MUNICIPAL SECURITY; NICK WRIGHT PLANNING; OCF; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; PYE TAIT CONSULTING; RESEARCH RESOURCE SCOTLAND; RIBS MARINE SERVICES; ROBERT ROLLO & SONS; RSPB SCOTLAND; SKS SUPPLY TO HIE COMMUNITIES; SMARTS; SOFTCAT; SRUC; STANTEC; SULZER EMS; SWECO; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; THE WAREHOUSE SOUND SERVICES; TREEGREEN; VENESKY BROWN; VIKING ARMS; VISION EVENTS (UK) LTD (QUICK QUOTE CONTACT; VIVUP; WAR PRODUCTIONS; WEBER RESCUE; WSP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 35200000 - Police equipment ## Release History - 11 May 2022 at 10:04 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448072 ## Notice URLs - http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot - http://www.acha.co.uk - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - http://www.calmac.co.uk - http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.hie.co.uk - http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.ros.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.spa.police.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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