For general patrol and firearms body armour

 

A BlueLight Commercial framework is a ready-made solution, saving both time and money as we have already carried out due diligence and supplier negotiation. This means customers get best value through our centralised buying power and can be reassured all suppliers, and products, will comply with required legislative and technical standards. Rigorous operational testing has been carried out to enable customers to buy with confidence.

We maintain the strategic relationships with suppliers, whilst the customer maintains control of operational contract management. We will oversee the implementation and onboarding of the contract, act as a single point of contact and provide an escalation route for any performance issues.

 

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Scope of contract

The framework will support forces with a compliant route to market for both general patrol and firearms armour to the new 2017 Home Office Standards.

• Lot 1: General Patrol Armour to standard HO1 and KR1
• Lot 2: Firearms Armour to standard HO2 and KR1 including Firearms Ballistic Plates to standard HO3 and SG1 plus Special Threat 5.56 x 45 Federal Tactical Bonded Ammunition LE223T3 

 

Contract details

Contract title:      Provision of General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour

Reference:           BLC-0023

Contract term:     20/01/2023 to 19/01/2027

Review date:       April 2024

 

Lot 1 supplier details

Supplier:          Cooneen Defence Ltd -  Rachael Aiken, email

Supplier:          Mehler Vario System GmbH - Heiko Mann, email

Supplier:          Safariland UK Limited - Gary Hayes, email

 

Lot 2 supplier details

Supplier:          Mehler Vario System GmbH - Heiko Mann, email

Supplier:          Safariland UK Limited - Gary Hayes, email

Supplier:          United Shield International - Adrian Shapter, email

 

Pricing mechanism

Schedule of pricing is available for both lots by emailing the Contract Manager (uniform@bluelight.police.uk).

 

Access the framework

For more information and to access the framework, contact the Uniform and Equipment team. Click here to send email (uniform@bluelight.police.uk).

 

Get in touch

For support with body armour contact:

 

Hayley Cairns Head of Uniform and Equipment Click here to send email

Hayley started in 2008 with Humberside Police and since then had gained experience in commercial and public sector procurement having worked across many categories such as FM and IT across policing. Hayley is MCIPS qualified and an Accredited GCO Commercial Lead and is passionate about contract management holding the GCO Practitioner accreditation in contract Management.

Hayley is a keen Crossfitter and enjoys being outdoors with her dog.