Design and Manufacture of Ballistic PPE Capability for West Midlands Ambulance Service
West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust · Awarded contract
AwardedDesign and Manufacture of Ballistic PPE Capability for West Midlands Ambulance Service
Awarded 19 Oct 2017
Awarded19 Oct 2017
Value£7,500,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 5y 1mo ago4y term
Awarded 19 Oct 2017Expired 18 Oct 2021
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West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust awarded a contract to Beechwood Equipment LTD, Aegis Engineering LTD, Point South LTD, Rig Equipment LTD, and Thomas Jacks LTD for the design and manufacture of a Ballistic PPE Capability kit to protect staff responding to law and order incidents.
The capability comprises seven lots: body armour with plates, carrier and stowage bag; ballistic helmet; two-piece tactical coverall and helmet cover; dexterity gloves; goggles with interchangeable lenses; head torch; and headset communications/ear defenders.
The contract value is £7,500,000.
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Design and Manufacture of Ballistic PPE Capability for West Midlands Ambulance Service
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