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Conducted Energy Devices (CEDs) and associated equipment

KENT

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15 Jul 2026 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Conducted Energy Devices (CEDs) and associated equipment was conducted by Kent as the buying organisation in collaboration with the Home Office National Framework. This contract falls within the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, with the location specified for delivery being London, United Kingdom, and Martlesham. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage is complete, with the awarding phase tagged as active. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 1st May 2031. The value of the contract stands at £5,600,000, awarded to Axon Public Safety UK Limited.

This tender effectively opens growth opportunities for businesses specialising in CED-related goods, particularly those capable of engaging with government frameworks and large-scale procurement projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the procurement’s suitability criteria. Businesses with a focus on defence and law enforcement equipment manufacturing or supply can leverage this opportunity for substantial business development and market penetration in the public safety sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conducted Energy Devices (CEDs) and associated equipment

Notice Description

CED Consumables for Norfolk & Suffolk as part of Home Office National Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77d1e49d-8813-4598-9d3e-70da1a1397d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec84fff-a49d-4b8e-9cff-08b0f424f844
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,720,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2031 Over 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
KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARTLESHAM
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXON PUBLIC SAFETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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