Award of Framework for General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour to Safariland UK Ltd, Mehler Vario Systems GmbH, Cooneen Protection, and United Shield International Ltd
BlueLight Commercial · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Framework for General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour to Safariland UK Ltd, Mehler Vario Systems GmbH, Cooneen Protection, and United Shield International Ltd
Awarded 20 Jan 2023
Awarded20 Jan 2023
Value£44,000,000.00
SupplierSafariland UK Ltd,Mehler Vario Systems GmbH,Cooneen Protection,United Shield International Ltd
AgencyBlueLight Commercial
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Expires in 2mo4y term, 95% elapsed
Awarded 20 Jan 2023Expires 19 Jan 2027
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BlueLight Commercial awarded a contract to Safariland UK Ltd, Mehler Vario Systems GmbH, Cooneen Protection, and United Shield International Ltd for the provision of general patrol and firearms body armour.
The contract establishes a four-year framework agreement on behalf of UK bluelight services, with a total value of £44,000,000.
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Award of Framework for General Patrol and Firearms Body Armour to Safariland UK Ltd, Mehler Vario Systems GmbH, Cooneen Protection, and United Shield International Ltd
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