Tender

Provision of a Sighting System for H&K 416 Carbines

CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE

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Tender

01 Nov 2022 at 19:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is seeking suppliers to provide a Sighting System for H&K 416 Carbines for use by the Cheshire and North Wales Firearms Alliance. The contract, lasting for 3 years with a possible 1-year extension, will involve testing of the Sights in early January 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 21st November 2022. The main procurement category is goods, and the location for delivery is specified as various countries including the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses able to supply Sighting Systems for firearms to engage with the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable. Companies interested in this contract should be prepared to deliver the specified Sights for testing by the deadline and be aware that multiple contracts may be awarded, based on the test outcomes. The Cheshire Constabulary on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is the contracting authority overseeing this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Sighting System for H&K 416 Carbines

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) is seeking expressions of interest from companies able to supply a Sighting System for H&K 416 Carbine Weapons for use by the Cheshire and North Wales Firearms Alliance. The Alliance is a collaboration between Cheshire Constabulary and North Wales Police Armed Response Units. The ITT is in the form of an Online Questionnaire, where Tenderers must complete both the Quality and Price criterions. Testing of the Sights will be carried out in early January 2023 and Tenderers are invited to supply 1 (or up to a maximum of 3 Sights) depending on the LOTs described in the Specification for testing and delivered by the dates specified in the ITT. Please note: depending on the LOTs considered to be the best option for the Alliance after testing of the Sighting Systems, this may result in a contract or contracts being awarded to more than one Contractor. The Contract will be in place for three [3] years with the option to extend for a further one [1] year. Full requirements can be found in the online ITT Questionnaire and documentation provided in the Documents Folder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1e3a09-6915-4058-b29c-5f3dd582fb74
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jan 2023 - 15 Jan 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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