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Nominated Test Laboratory for the Assessment of Submissions of Chemical Irritant Sprays

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05 Mar 2025 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has concluded a procurement process titled "Nominated Test Laboratory for the Assessment of Submissions of Chemical Irritant Sprays" in the industry category of test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition. The procurement, carried out as an open procedure, focuses on a location in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and has been awarded to Alford Technologies Ltd. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 25 November 2024, the contract start date on 19 February 2025, and the contract end date on 18 February 2029. The total contract value is GBP 1,193,889.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in test and evaluation services, particularly those capable of conducting technical file reviews and compliance testing for police chemical irritant sprays. Such businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a relationship with the Home Office, thereby aiding their growth prospects. The contract specifically seeks SMEs, emphasising the Home Office's commitment to engaging smaller businesses in its procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nominated Test Laboratory for the Assessment of Submissions of Chemical Irritant Sprays

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for the Home Department (the 'Home Office') requires a test facility to conduct independent assessment of submissions of police chemical irritant sprays based on Pelargonic Acid Vanillylamide (PAVA) which will consist of a technical file review, conducting testing and reporting in accordance with Home Office Standard for Police chemical Irritant sprays: PAVA, Publication Number: 23/14 (here on in referred to as the Standard) and Home Office Certification for Police Chemical Irritant Spray: PAVA. Process and Guidance Document (here on in referred to as the Guidance Document). The test facility will act as the Nominated Test Laboratory (NTL) in accordance the Guidance Document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31749909-f243-477a-bd03-40c1a9672dd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82a488b-6c6f-4ad7-a2b4-74642cc6fe66
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73432000 - Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£298,472 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,193,889 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2025 - 18 Feb 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALFORD TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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