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715112450 - Ballistic Testing Services - Personal Armour

Comprehensive ballistic testing and evaluation of personal armour systems, including hard armour plates, soft armour fillers, and helmets to support new-to-service projects and through-life support. Testing is conducted on an as-needed basis across a 5-year initial term with three 1-year extension options, requiring a UK-based facility and UKAS ISO 17025 accreditation alongside NATO AEP-2920 compliance.

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Awarded value
£10m
As published
Published
4 August 2026
Awarded
4 August 2026
Radnor Range Limited
Contract length
60 months
Ends 10 January 2032

What the contract covers

Provision of ballistic testing and evaluation services for personal armour and protective military equipment.

  • Comprehensive testing and evaluation of Personal Armour systems, including Hard Armour Plates, Soft Armour Fillers and Helmets, to ensure established safety, durability and performance standards under various conditions
  • Support the development, validation and certification of personal protective equipment so that it meets operational requirements and offers protection to users in diverse environments

Terms and requirements

Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
60 months
Extensions
12 months + 12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run
96 months
Contract dates
11 January 2027 to 10 January 2032
Certifications asked for
UKAS ISO 17025, NATO AEP-2920
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
CPV codes
73111000, 73432000, 35815100

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Defence Equipment and Support

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/3850835/715112450-ballistic-testing-services-personal-armour
Buyer reference
715112450
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbb2
Last checked
5 November 2026

Defence Equipment and Support. 715112450 - Ballistic Testing Services - Personal Armour. Contract award, 4 August 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3850835/715112450-ballistic-testing-services-personal-armour (accessed 5 November 2026).