Award

UTM Ammunition

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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Award

17 May 2022 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has awarded a contract for the supply of UTM Ammunition, a specific type of ammunition used for training purposes. This contract was awarded through a single tender action under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, due to technical reasons that made competition absent. The award, valued at £44,856, is categorized under goods in the ammunition industry and the contract period runs from 24th August 2021 to 23rd August 2022, with the award notice published on 17th May 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the ammunition supply sector to establish or expand their presence within public sector markets. Companies that specialise in training ammunition compatibility and related goods may find this type of procurement particularly relevant, as the Metropolitan Police Service seeks reliable suppliers capable of meeting specific technical requirements for their ongoing operations.

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Notice Title

UTM Ammunition

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded. This was a single tender action to award for the supply of UTM Ammunition for training that has to be compatible with equipment already in use in the MPS. This is in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-098ab8d4-ba68-41f8-9d09-91dd534a0f38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f0905a-4fd8-4d4a-a395-14e5c3a64867
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35330000 - Ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,856 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,856 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2021 - 23 Aug 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
DA15 7ES
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Sidcup
Westminster Constituency
Old Bexley and Sidcup

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIKING ARMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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