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Supply of Protective Body Armour

Awarded to Cooneen Protection Ltd, Mehler Vario Systems GmbH, SAFARILAND UK LTD +2 more

BlueLight Commercial(buyer)

Published
Published 8 July 2022
Deadline
Closed 12 August 2022
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Overview

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the supply of protective body armour under the BlueLight Commercial framework (BLC-0023) for general patrol and firearms use. Five suppliers—Cooneen Protection Ltd, Mehler Vario Systems GmbH, SAFARILAND UK LTD, United Shield International Ltd, and Safariland UK Ltd—were awarded the contract on 8 January 2026 for a total value of £135.68 million. The contract is currently in delivery/complete status.

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Lots (2)

  • Provision of General Patrol Body Armour

    Supply of Protective Body Armour

    £35,000,000Won by SAFARILAND UK LTDWon by Cooneen Protection LtdWon by Mehler Vario Systems GmbHWon by Safariland UK Ltd

  • Provision of Firearms Body Armour

    Firearms Body Armour to the Home Office 2017 Standard HO2 and KR1 with HO3 and SG1 upgrade plates.

    £9,000,000Won by Safariland UK LtdWon by Mehler Vario Systems GmbHWon by United Shield International Ltd

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£44,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
8 July 2022
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Security equipmentGarments for anti-ballistic protection

Award outcome

Awarded value
£135,682,770
Award date
8 January 2026
Contract period
— → 30 December 2026
Winners
  • Cooneen Protection Ltd
  • Mehler Vario Systems GmbH
  • SAFARILAND UK LTD
  • Safariland UK Ltd
  • United Shield International Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    22 January 2026

  2. Contract

    16 March 2023

  3. Tender Update

    21 July 2022

  4. Contract Notice

    8 July 2022

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