Planning

self-loading pistols supplier day

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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Planning

04 Sep 2023 at 10:29

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service is planning a tender for self-loading pistols supplier day. The event is aimed at exploring the acquisition of miniature red dot sights for self-loading pistols. The event will take place on 9th October 2023 at MPSTC, Gravesend, Kent. The deadline for registration is 29th September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the weapons, ammunition, and associated parts industry, particularly those offering optics ready self-loading pistols. The Metropolitan Police Service seeks suppliers that can provide pistols suitable for use by all armed officers, including those that are optics ready, function with current police ammunition, and have specific features like Picatinny rails and Simunition/UTM kits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

self-loading pistols supplier day

Notice Description

The MPS is keen to explore the acquisition of miniature red dot sights for its range of self-loading pistols and are therefore interested in hosting a Supplier Day, where industry can demonstrate their optics ready family of self-loading pistols to a small group of interested observers from within the Met. We must however make it clear, funding has not yet been secured for this project. The proposed Supplier Day will be held at: MPSTC, Gravesend, Kent. DA12 2HN. On the 9th October 2023 The day will consist of: Site briefing by MPSTC Staff. (09:00) Supplier demonstrations - open forum. (09:15 - 12:15) * The next 3 hours will be given over to industry to demonstrate their products in turn in an open forum, where they may be asked questions by Met Police delegation. Please note, there will be no live fire opportunity within the day, this is for a visual and descriptive demonstration only. Lunch (12:15 - 13:00). Lunch will be available in the staff canteen for those wishing to take it. Breakout sessions. (13:00 - 15:00) * Each supplier will be given a 15 minute slot (if needed) where they can show any product not yet commercially available. This time may be reduced as suppliers are expected to demonstrate current products in the open forum. We are interested in seeing what is currently in the market in terms of self-loading pistols to be used by all armed officers, and are specifically interested in: The pistols must be Optics Ready to accept Miniature Red Dot Sights. The pistols must function with current operational police ammunition The pistols must be readily available in full size, compact size and should be available in a micro compact size The pistols must be fitted with a Picatinny style rail system to allow the use of lights and other accessories The pistols must have Simunition/UTM version/conversion kits available * In order to organise the event, anyone interested in demonstrating, will need to register using the form below/link attached. Upon submission of this registration form, a time slot will be allocated for the afternoon session where products not commercially available can be discussed. Registrations are invited up to 17:00 on 29th September 2023 Name: ................................................................................................................................................... Company: ............................................................................................................................................. Manufacturer representing: ............................................................................................................. Telephone: ........................................................................................................................................... E-mail: ................................................................................................................................................... Vehicle Registration: ........................................................................................................................... Any accompanying personnel (max one per company): ................................................................ To be sent to: Graham Colledge (graham.colledge@met.police.uk)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d84cb021-360f-4f44-b5f3-9498c2f4a48a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b0b58b-bffc-4901-ba6c-949836d9a207
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
4 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2023Expired
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
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
Graham Colledge
Contact Email
graham.colledge@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
07769887917

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW6 6LT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Queens Park
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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