Police protective equipment
Phasing out of Home Office Body Armour standard 2007
Please be advised of upcoming changes to the Home Office Body Armour Certification Standards.
As you will be aware, Home Office currently holds two standards: 39/07 Body Armour Standard (2007) and 012/17 Body Armour Standard 2017. It has not been possible to submit new certification to the 2007 Body Armour standard since the introduction of the 2017 standard which supersedes all previous Home Office Body Armour standards. In order for manufacturers and procurement teams to factor changes into their supply schedules, please note that from April 2023 the Home Office 2007 Body Armour standard will be removed and from this date it will no longer be possible to re-certify body armour to the 2007 standard through MQT2.
We are certain you will understand and appreciate the need for this change which will ensure Body Armour remains safe and appropriate for use.
With effect from 31 May 2022 Home Office will no longer recertify armour where any changes (including like-for-like material changes) are made to armour certified to the Home Office Body Armour 2007 standard. This is ahead of the completed withdrawal of the 2007 standard effective from April 2023.
Furthermore, from 01 September 2022, MQT2 will only be permitted against a procurement requirement or UK Police request.
Any questions should be channelled through the usual routes
Drawings
The Home Office Body Armour Standard 2017 (Publication 012/17) features a number of drawings available on request. Majority of these can now be found below:
- Name: M101273 - Assembly, Category: BALLISTIC TRAY SUPPORT EXTENSION
- Name: M101274 - Front, Category: BALLISTIC TRAY SUPPORT EXTENSION
- Name: M101275 - Side Panel, Category: BALLISTIC TRAY SUPPORT EXTENSION
- Name: M101276 - Horizontal Panel Bottom, Category: BALLISTIC TRAY SUPPORT EXTENSION
- Name: M101276 - Horizontal Panel Top, Category: BALLISTIC TRAY SUPPORT EXTENSION
- Name: M101277 - Edge Restraints, Category: BALLISTIC TRAY SUPPORT EXTENSION
- Name: M101280 - Back Panel, Category: BALLISTIC TRAY SUPPORT EXTENSION
- Name: B100294 - Simulant Backing, Category: CPA TEST RIG
- Name: M100822 - Wooden Backing, Category: CPA TEST RIG
- Name: M100823 - Assembly , Category: CPA TEST RIG
- Name: M100825 - Front Restraint Plate, Category: CPA TEST RIG
- Name: M100832 - Assembly, Category: LARGE FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M100820 - Assembly(1-6), Category: LARGE FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M100820 - Assembly(7-12), Category: LARGE FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M100820 - Assembly(13-17), Category: LARGE FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M100837 - Upper Rod, Category: LARGE FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M100838 - Middle Rod, Category: LARGE FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M100839 - Lower Rod, Category: LARGE FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M101202 - Formed Backing Support 2mm Insert, Category: LARGE FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M101203 - Formed Backing Support 3mm Insert, Category: LARGE FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M101204 - Formed Backing Support 5mm Drafted Insert, Category: LARGE FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M100879 - Assembly, Category: LARGE FEMALE TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100874 - Backing Mould, Category: LARGE FEMALE TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100880 - Long Wall, Category: LARGE FEMALE TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100881 - Short Wall, Category: LARGE FEMALE TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100882 - Base, Category: LARGE FEMALE TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100883 - Support, Category: LARGE FEMALE TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100877 - Backing Mould, Category: MALE FRONT TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100890 - Long Wall, Category: MALE FRONT TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100891 - Short Wall, Category: MALE FRONT TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100894 - Assembly, Category: MALE FRONT TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100895 - Support, Category: MALE FRONT TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100878 - Backing Mould, Category: MALE REAR TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100889 - Assembly, Category: MALE REAR TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100893 - Support, Category: MALE REAR TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100890 - Long Wall, Category: MALE REAR TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100891 - Short Wall, Category: MALE REAR TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100892 - Base, Category: MALE REAR TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100866 - Ballistic Backing Tray, Category: PLASTILINA TRAY
- Name: M100831 - Assembly, Category: SMALL FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M100819 - Assembly(1-8), Category: SMALL FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M100819 - Assembly(9-16), Category: SMALL FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M100833 - Upper Rod, Category: SMALL FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M100834 - Middle Rod, Category: SMALL FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M100835 - Lower Rod, Category: SMALL FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M101202 - Backing Support 2mm Insert, Category: SMALL FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M101203 - Backing Support 3mm Insert, Category: SMALL FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M101204 - Backing Support 5mm Drafted Insert, Category: SMALL FEMALE SLICED BACKING SUPPORT
- Name: M100884 - Assembly, Category: SMALL FEMALE TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100887 - Base, Category: SMALL FEMALE TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100888 - Support, Category: SMALL FEMALE TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100876 - Backing Mould, Category: SMALL FEMALE TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100886 - Short Wall, Category: SMALL FEMALE TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100885 - Long Wall, Category: SMALL FEMALE TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100877 - Backing, Category: SMALL MALE FRONT TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100890 - Long Wall, Category: SMALL MALE FRONT TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100891 - Short Wall, Category: SMALL MALE FRONT TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100892 - Base, Category: SMALL MALE FRONT TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100894 - Assembly, Category: SMALL MALE FRONT TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100895 - Support, Category: SMALL MALE FRONT TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100878 - Backing Mould, Category: SMALL MALE REAR TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100889 - Assembly, Category: SMALL MALE REAR TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100890 - Long Wall, Category: SMALL MALE REAR TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100891 - Short Wall, Category: SMALL MALE REAR TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100892 - Base, Category: SMALL MALE REAR TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100893 - Support, Category: SMALL MALE REAR TORSO MOULD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
- Name: M100696 - Guided Rail Drop Rig Assembly, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100697 - Guided Rail Drop Rig Bracket, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100698 - Guard Spacer External, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100699 - Guard Space Internal, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100700 - Lower Electromagnet Lift, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100701 - Upper Electromagnet Lift, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100702 - Bespoke Washer, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100703 - Electromagnetic Lift Assembly, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100704 - Winch Top Plate, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100722 - Threaded Insert, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100723 - Spring Holder, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100724 - Winch Assembly, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100725 - Winch Large Angle Plate, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100726 - Lever Arm, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100727 - Lever Arm Angle Plate, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100728 - Lever Arm Stop, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100729 - Winch Small Angle Plate, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100730 - Winch Mounting Bracket, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100731 - Winch Back Plate, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100732 - Winch Stopper, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100733 - Lever Arm Collar, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100738 - Power Cable Retractor Assembly, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100739 - Top Plate, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100740 - Side Plate, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100741 - Cable Reel, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100742 - Stab Table Assembly, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100743 - Gear Mounting Plate, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100744 - Leg Ring Clamp, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100745 - Handle Clamping Ring, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100746 - Handle Bearing Spindle, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100747 - Lock Block, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100748 - Acetal Washer, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100750 - Chain Guard, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100751 - Leg Mounting Block, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100752 - Arrestor Disk, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100753 - Push Rod, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100754 - Push Rod Nylon Insert, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100755 - Chain Tensioner Spacer Block, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100766 - Armour Platform, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100768 - Leg Base, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100769 - Main Leg, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100770 - Stab Rig Assembly, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100772 - Light Gate Mounting Plate, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100773 - Light Gate Assembly, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100775 - Guard Cover, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100785 - LHS Guide Rail, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100786 - RHS Guide Rail, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100799 - Bronze M30 Nut, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100896 - Winch Assy, Category: STAB RIG
- Name: M100598 - HO Engineered Knife, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100634 - HO Engineered Spike, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100668 - Cast Stab Missile Assembly, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100669 - Internal Sabot - Knife Configuration Assembly, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100669 - Internal Sabot - Spike Configuration Assembly, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100670 - Knife and Spike Holder, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100671 - Knife Fixing, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100672 - Internal Sabot Body, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100673 - Sprung Insert Housing, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100674 - Custom M6 Nut, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100675 - External Sabot Assembly, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100676 - Sabot Body, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100677 - Guide Bearing, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100678 - End Cap Main, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100679 - End Cap Upper, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100680 - End Cap Lower, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100681 - Plastazote Disc, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100682 - Spike Fixing, Category: STAB SABOT
- Name: M100598 - HO Engineered Knife, Category: TEST BLADE
- Name: M100634 - HO Engineered Spike, Category: TEST SPIKE