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    ContractsBallistic Body Armour Supply Contract
    Awarded contract

    Ballistic Body Armour Supply Contract

    Awarded
    £150k
    Published 16 Jun 2026

    Direct award contract for certified ballistic body armour to meet operational needs, established ahead of Mehler's certification with plans to transition to framework procurement.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 16 Jun 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £150k
    Published 16 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £150,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Defence & Security
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • MV
      Mehler Vario System GmbH
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    16 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a direct award opportunity for ballistic body armour to support operational requirements. Currently, there are no suppliers with valid certifications available in the market. This contract is being established in advance of Mehler obtaining their certification, enabling the Authority to be among the first to procure from them once certified. Due to the certification gap, no suitable framework agreements are currently available. This arrangement allows for continued procurement of essential body armour while the Authority monitors framework availability for future purchasing. Once a certified framework becomes available, the Authority intends to transition to that route to market. Suppliers should have or be actively pursuing ballistic body armour certification to be considered.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In defence security, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Mehler Vario System GmbH1× · 50%
    2. TRAN-AM LIMITED1× · 50%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06b580
    PC
    Buyer
    The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey
    Sector
    Defence & Security