Planning

Firing Range for Essex

ESSEX POLICE

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Planning

15 Jan 2024 at 13:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Police is planning a procurement process titled "Firing Range for Essex" in the industry category of Firearms and Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition. The procurement stage is in the planning phase with an engagement end date set for 20th February 2024. The total contract value is £400,000 GBP, and the procurement is for services related to the provision of firing range facilities.

This tender by Essex Police presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in firearms training and simulation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is being conducted through the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal, with the tender specifically focused on providing a 50m firing range facility in Essex. Businesses operating in the firearms industry, particularly those offering training services, are encouraged to explore this tender opportunity for potential business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firing Range for Essex

Notice Description

Essex Police currently own a small 25m firing range which we can use for practice and training. However, a significant amount of training and qualification shooting must take place on a 50m firing range. Essex Police are keen to understand what Firing Range facilities exist in the county, that could be made available. This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85aa6001-a8a9-4b27-a2ee-63227ada7023
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d514b6-e648-446c-9e32-27729973c1c7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

35320000 - Firearms

80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 6DA
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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