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Protective Body Armour Systems

Issued by New Zealand Government · via GETS — New Zealand Government Tenders

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Published
2 Nov 2026
Closes
19 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC
Reference
35400596
Location
New Zealand
Sector
Defence & Security

At a glance

New Zealand Government in New Zealand has published a tender in defence & security: “Protective Body Armour Systems”. Submissions close on 19 November 2026, 17 days from today. Quote reference 35400596 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 1,211 notices from this buyer since 2020, 548 of them currently open. There are 9 open defence & security notices in New Zealand on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through GETS — New Zealand Government Tenders, not through FreeTender.

Details

RFx ID: 35400596 Organisation: Ministry for Primary Industries Open date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 9:30 AM +13:00 Close date: Friday, 20 November 2026 11:00 AM +13:00 Categories: 46000000 - Defense and Law Enforcement and Security and Safety Equipment and Supplies Region: New Zealand Overview: This is a Request for Information (RFI) to seek general information that will assist Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)/Health NZ in further defining their requirements for Body Armour. We want to understand what options are available to us in the body armour space that can support the different operational needs across MPI and Health NZ, integrate with existing equipment each agency may have and enable effective fitting, supply, maintenance and whole-of-life asset management. Of particular interest is information on solutions that: • Provide effective, certified protection against the key threats highlighted by both parties • Are easy to clean and maintain for our frontline staff • Are available in a comprehensive range of sizes suitable for both male and female wearers • Offer a practical approach to supply and servicing of Body Armour Systems across all New Zealand regions

Published on GETS, the New Zealand Government Electronic Tenders Service.

Context for bidders

We hold 1,211 notices from New Zealand Government, going back to November 2020 — 548 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Education & Training and Water & Environment. There are 9 open Defence & Security tenders in New Zealand. This one closes in 17 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this defence & security opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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