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    ContractsBallistic Testing Services for Military Personal Armour
    Awarded contract

    Ballistic Testing Services for Military Personal Armour

    Awarded
    £10m
    Published 4 Aug 2026

    Competitive contract to provide ballistic testing services for UK military personal armour, valued at £10 million over 5 years, requiring UKAS ISO 17025 accreditation and NATO AEP-2920 compliance.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 4 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £10m
    Published 4 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £10,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • RR
      Radnor Range Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    4 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This competitive tender seeks a contractor to provide ballistic testing services for personal armour systems used by UK Armed Forces. The contract is valued at £10 million (including VAT) and will run for 5 years with the option to extend for up to 3 additional years. Scope of Work: The successful contractor will operate a dedicated testing facility to evaluate protective equipment including hard armour plates, soft armour fillers, and helmets. Testing will be conducted on an as-needed basis throughout the contract period, with flexible scheduling to accommodate programme requirements. Key Requirements: - Testing facility must be located within the United Kingdom - Contractor must hold UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) accreditation to ISO 17025 standard - Full compliance with NATO AEP-2920 standards for ballistic performance evaluation - Ability to maintain readiness and flexibility to meet testing demands throughout the contract period This service will support new projects and provide through-life support for personal armour, ensuring all protective equipment meets safety, durability, and performance standards for operational use. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Regulations 2024.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06dbb2
    DE
    Buyer
    Defence Equipment and Support
    Sector
    Research & Innovation