Scope
Reference
HIOWC0034
Description
The Constabulary would like to understand which manufacturers/suppliers hold certification (to Home Office Body Armour Standard (2017)) of the following ballistic body armour criteria:
HO2/KR1/SP1 that are certified and are compatible to be worn with certified HO3+SG1 plates. Please note, both the armour and the plates must be certified to work in conjunction with each other.
The Constabulary have consulted with the PED CAST webpage but are keen to understand where other manufacturers are in their Ballistic body armour and plates certification journey.
If you are going through certification for the above standard, please advise on when certification is likely.
If you hold certification, please supply your certification of the above standard by sending to procurement@hampshire.police.uk as soon as possible but before 7th October 2025.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2031
- Possible extension to 30 April 2036
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Engagement
Engagement deadline
7 October 2025
Engagement process description
This engagement is strictly for the purposes of research presently.
The Constabulary are reviewing their options at the moment and are fact finding/gathering information for internal processing at this stage.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
The Chief Constable for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBYY-5165-YGCV
Strategic Headquarters, Leigh Road,
Eastleigh
SO50 9SJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ35 - South Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government