Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Justice
5 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Contact
Nick Anderson
Telephone
+44 02033343555
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Prior information notice: Provision of Control and Restraint equipment
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
MoJ, working in collaboration with the HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS), is in the early stages of a project which will deliver the next generation contracts for the supply of Control & Restraint Personal Protection Equipment for local and advanced trained staff operating across the secure estate.
As part of this project, we are looking to gather more intelligence about the current market, how it operates, what it supplies and the available scope of innovation/product development.
As part of this early work, we will:
- Provide an overview of the potential scope of contracts via an online meeting
- Be holding a Supplier event day where interested suppliers will provide HMPPS staff an opportunity to view supplier offerings and try relevant equipment, to inform our requirements.
- Completing a market intelligence gathering exercise via a survey (which also forms the registration for the supplier event. The Registration process requires the submission of accreditations for certain products and without these involvement in this market engagement will be precluded)
- Depending on the output from the event and intelligence gathering further engagement may occur including 1-2-1 discussions.
To express an interest in this market engagement and receive further information please email CandR@justice.gov.uk
The date of the supplier event is 29th September 2022
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £6,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18444110 - Helmets
- 18815000 - Boots
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 35200000 - Police equipment
- 35220000 - Anti-riot equipment
- 35800000 - Individual and support equipment
- 35820000 - Support equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of services currently includes the following goods:
Body Armour Anti-stab vest
HMCTS Stab/Ballistics Vest
Ballistics Vest
Tac / Molle Vest
Guards and Protectors Arm Protectors
Leg Protectors
FR Clothing Overalls
Underwear
Overall, with enhanced fire-retardant qualities
Balaclavas
Gloves Public Order Finger-less
Boots
Soft cuffs
Anti-ligature knives
Helmets, Anti-mist Visor
Standard Baton
24" Poly carbonate Baton
4' Shield
6' Shield
Commanders Shield
Rigid Cuffs
General Equipment Kit Bags
Method of Entry Enforcer Bars
Hooligan Bars
1 person rams
Fire Protection Personal Fire Extinguisher
PAVA Spray
Leg Restraint Belt
Training Body Suits
Distraction Equipment
Training Equipment Ropes, Strike pads, floor mats, dummies, replica weapons
Dog Equipment
Pyrotechnic devices
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
28 October 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes