Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Metropolitan Police Service
New Scotland Yard,Victoria Embankment
LONDON
SW1A2JL
NCTPHQMailbox-.Commercial@met.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
HO3 Body Armour
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Framework contract on behalf of the Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer (CTSFO) network, for the provision of HO3 standard body armour. The scope of the contract will cover CTSFO hubs across the UK and Northern Ireland. MOPAC on behalf of the Counter Terrorism Policing HQ (CTPHQ) will be the main contracting authority to contract with the successful supplier. The terms agreed at this framework level will roll down to the individual call-offs put in place between the CTSFO hubs and the successful supplier.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2024/S 000-016099
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.2) Other additional information
Please see questions from the market and their answers below:
Q: Will the plate be used standalone, or in conjunction with soft armour?
A: The CTSFO specification requires a 'stand-alone' not 'in conjunction with' plate. Operationally, officers are likely to wear HO1 covert armour underneath the HO3 plate, so the manufacturer will need to be aware of this.
Q:Is there a maximum weight? Is there a maximum thickness?
A: Any plate that meets the HO3 standard (Home Office Body Armour Standard (2017)) will be considered. The manufacturer will need to offer a wide range of sizes both appropriate for male and female anatomical shaping. Size range (smallest to largest) must be accredited to HO3 standard. The manufacturer will need to ensure the accredited plate is light and thin as possible, whilst still meeting the HO3 accreditation. We anticipate this to be within the realms of 23mm - 27mm in thickness.