Award

UTM Weapon Conversion Bolts

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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Award

17 May 2022 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has awarded a contract for the supply of UTM Weapon Conversion Bolts, classified under the firearms and parts of firearms and ammunition category. This single tender action was executed under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to technical reasons, supporting the operational requirements of the police force. The contract, valued at £65,760, commenced on 24th August 2021 and will conclude on 23rd August 2022. The relevant location for the delivery is London, United Kingdom, and the award notification was published on 17th May 2022.

This tender creates opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the supply of firearm components and related goods, particularly those capable of meeting the technical specifications required by law enforcement agencies. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying high-quality parts that ensure compatibility with existing police equipment would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts, potentially fostering business growth and expansion within this niche market.

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Notice Title

UTM Weapon Conversion Bolts

Notice Description

This contract for UTM Weapon Conversion Bolts has already been awarded. This was a single tender action to award for the supply of weapon conversion bolts. These bolts needed to be compatible with the current equipment in use within 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba30775c-0093-4cfb-9927-cb198a455e34
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

35320000 - Firearms

35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,760 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,760 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
Katie Hinkly
Contact Email
katie.hinkly@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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