Award

Supply of Sights, Holsters & Other Firearms Related Equipment

WARWICKSHIRE POLICE

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Award

14 Jan 2025 at 11:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, representing Warwickshire Police, has completed a procurement process titled "Supply of Sights, Holsters & Other Firearms Related Equipment" within the industry category of emergency and security equipment and police equipment. This contract, worth £39,926.56 GBP, covers a direct award via internal exemption due to the specific requirements and limited supplier availability. The contract was awarded to Viking Arms Ltd, with the procurement stage currently at the Award phase. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7th January 2025, with the contract spanning from 14th January 2025 to 13th February 2025, covering deliveries in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in police and firearms equipment. Companies with the capability to supply specific and high-quality equipment that meets stringent security requirements, such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), would particularly benefit. The use of a direct award method highlights the importance of specialised providers in fulfilling the unique needs of Warwickshire Police, presenting lucrative prospects for businesses capable of meeting such niche demand with precision and reliability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Sights, Holsters & Other Firearms Related Equipment

Notice Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire on behalf of Warwickshire Police has awarded a contract for the supply of sights, holsters and other firearms associated equipment. This was a direct award via an internal exemption for one off purchase from this particular supplier due to the specific requirements, business area have stated equipment is only available from one provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab3a6584-9268-48c3-a427-047c0f5a4ac6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2748906f-9f28-456a-a25d-8d0839f8ff62
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

CPV Codes

18925200 - Holsters

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

35200000 - Police equipment

35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition

35810000 - Individual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,926 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,926 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2025 - 13 Feb 2025 30 days
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
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

VIKING ARMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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