Scope
Reference
2425-0180
Description
North Yorkshire Police (NYP) are undertaking a soft market testing exercise. The purpose of this is to engage with the market and gain a better understanding of the products and functionality available in relation to the market for Covert body armour which allows officers to work efficiently and effectively when out in the field. The intention of this market testing is to inform the force's business case. The NYP would like to invite suppliers to respond to key questions via our market engagement questionnaire. The document can be obtained from the Bluelight E-procurement portal https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictender-details?tid=b995e620-d7ae-41fb-b672-4d5c45ccbed4 and completed questionnaires should be returned via the same portal. Alternatively can be searched on the home page for the market engagement https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
Contract locations
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
13 June 2025
Engagement process description
North Yorkshire Police (NYP) are undertaking a soft market testing exercise. The purpose of this is to engage with the market and gain a better understanding of the products and functionality available in relation to the market for Covert body armour which allows officers to work efficiently and effectively when out in the field. The intention of this market testing is to inform the force's business case. The NYP would like to invite suppliers to respond to key questions via our market engagement questionnaire. The document can be obtained from the Bluelight E-procurement portal https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictender-details?tid=b995e620-d7ae-41fb-b672-4d5c45ccbed4 and completed questionnaires should be returned via the same portal. Alternatively can be searched on the home page for the market engagement https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
10 November 2025
Contracting authority
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMGQ-6583-JYGR
County Hall, Racecourse Lane
Northallerton
DL7 8AD
United Kingdom
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government