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Home Office Firearms Storage

HOME OFFICE

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07 Mar 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has concluded the procurement process for the supply of 13 Mk2 Weapons Cabinets, classified under CPV code 44421300 (Safes). The procurement falls within the goods category and was conducted via a direct procurement method (Single tender action below threshold). The successful contract, valued at GBP 94,900, was awarded to Benweld Secure Ltd. The contract began on 11th February 2025 and will end on 1st May 2025, covering the delivery locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international regions. Key dates to note include the tender end date on 3rd February 2025 and the award date on 10th February 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the manufacturing and supply of secure storage solutions. Businesses with expertise in producing high-security storage cabinets stand to benefit greatly from contracts like this due to the targeted requirements and the high value of the contract. The opportunity for extended market reach is substantial, given the international delivery scope specified in the procurement details. SMEs should especially consider engaging in similar procurements to expand their business horizons and establish a foothold with large contracting authorities like the Home Office.

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Notice Title

Home Office Firearms Storage

Notice Description

Firearms Storage - the supply of 13 Mk2 Weapons Cabinets to the Home Office.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c175aa0f-c6af-48ef-8c2d-8e1570956cc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cee8378-d663-45e7-9a9c-00d82b255b18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44421300 - Safes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2025 - 1 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENWELD SECURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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