Award

Firearms Training Ammunition & Associated Products

WARWICKSHIRE POLICE

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Award

07 Mar 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire Police, represented by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, has awarded a contract for "Firearms Training Ammunition & Associated Products" under an exemption process due to unique supply conditions. This procurement falls within the ammunition sector, classified under CPV ID 35330000, and is located in the West Midlands, UK. The contract, valued at £30,000 over three years, was delayed due to a supplier assurance process and will commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2028. This contract was awarded on 7th March 2025 through an exemption from the usual quote process, in compliance with PCR2015 regulations.

This tender presents numerous growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the manufacturing or supply of ammunition and related products. With the assured demand from a reputable law enforcement agency, SMEs can benefit from stable revenue and the potential for longer-term partnerships with Warwickshire Police. This contract is particularly suitable for businesses that can quickly adapt to specific supply requirements and demonstrate high standards of product quality and reliability.

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Notice Title

Firearms Training Ammunition & Associated Products

Notice Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire on behalf of Warwickshire Police has awarded a contract for training ammunition and associated products. This was a direct award via an internal exemption from getting quotes due to unique supply. Warwickshire Police were informed that the provision of training ammunition was being switched to another provider. Value over a 3 year period should remain low. The exemption process began under the PCR2015 and award was delayed due to successful completion of all supplier assurance activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8373d78d-2ede-4af8-b2bb-d6d27cd36e30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88ec581-86ab-464f-8a58-327c7446ddf3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exemption
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
Sally Brown
Contact Email
sally.brown@warwickshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
01926 415387

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV35 7QB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDACTED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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