Tender

Framework for the Supply of Firearms and Ammunition to Forestry Commission England

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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25 May 2017 at 08:49

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24 May 2017 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking suppliers for a framework agreement titled "Framework for the Supply of Firearms and Ammunition to Forestry Commission England." This project falls under the firearms industry category, with a total estimated value of £160,000, and a minimum threshold of £140,000. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with bids accepted until 7th July 2017. The contract is set to commence on 28th July 2017 and will run until 28th July 2021, covering delivery across various regions in the United Kingdom including North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in the provision of firearms and related equipment. Companies specialising in manufacturing, supplying, and servicing firearms as well as those in the ammunition sector would find this contract particularly advantageous. Engaging in this framework could facilitate long-term partnerships with the Forestry Commission, opening further avenues for growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Supply of Firearms and Ammunition to Forestry Commission England

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission will be awarding a framework agreement for the supply of firearms, ammunition and equipment to the Forestry Commission England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce5c8457-b0e1-498e-9df5-7e51d3e3cd85
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35320000 - Firearms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2017 - 28 Jul 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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