Award of Ballistic PPE Contract to Multiple Suppliers for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Awarded 02 Nov 2020

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Awarded02 Nov 2020
Value£18,173.82
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 5y 4mo ago8mo term
Awarded 2 Nov 2020Expired 30 June 2021

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service awarded a contract to Safariland UK Ltd., Beechwood Equipment Limited, Rig Equipment Limited, and Thomas Jacks Limited for the purchase of ballistic personal protective equipment under the West Midland Ambulance Service NHS FT (WMAS) Ballistic PPE Capability Framework.

The contract covers Lots 1-5, including 14 sets of body armour with armour plates, carriers, and stowage bags; 14 ballistic helmets; 14 tactical coveralls (two-piece) and 14 helmet covers; 14 pairs of dexterity gloves; and 14 pairs of goggles with interchangeable lenses.

The total contract value is £18,173.82.

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