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City of London Police Carbine Weapon System and Warranty Services

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Award

02 May 2025 at 12:59

Award Notice
Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the City of London Corporation involves the acquisition of a Carbine Weapon System and Warranty Services for the City of London Police. This open procedure, classified under the industry category of Weapons, Ammunition and Associated Parts, is aimed at modernising the police force's arsenal to better suit urban operations within London. The contracting process, which commenced with the tender announcement on 22nd November 2024, has moved to the award stage as of 2nd May 2025, with NSAF Ltd T/A Heckler & Koch GB being recommended for contract award. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2035, reflecting a long-term commitment valued at £222,358. Key locations for delivery include various regions, such as the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and the British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in weapon systems, particularly those with expertise in high-quality carbine firearms suitable for densely populated urban environments. While the procurement process is already at the award stage, businesses involved in ancillary services or complementary products may still find opportunities during the contract's implementation phase. Larger enterprises familiar with intricate bidding processes under public sector guidelines would have been well-suited for this tender, given the comprehensive technical and commercial evaluations involved. Although the supplier arrangement does not explicitly prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, businesses within these categories can align future strategies to meet the operational demands of similar large-scale public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

City of London Police Carbine Weapon System and Warranty Services

Notice Description

The procurement process followed an Open Procedure, ensuring full transparency and compliance with public sector procurement regulations. Multiple submissions were received and evaluated against rigorous technical and commercial criteria, with the HK416 emerging as the preferred weapon system. The selection process included: - Pre-qualification assessments to ensure compliance with essential operational and legal requirements. - Technical evaluations, including live-firing exercises, ergonomic assessments, and tactical applications. - Commercial assessments, ensuring value for money and long-term cost efficiency. Based on these evaluations, this report recommends awarding the contract to NSAF Ltd T/A Heckler & Koch GB. The decision aligns with the City of London Police's operational requirements and ensures the timely replacement of outdated weapon systems within the allocated budget. Approval of this report will authorise the formal awarding of the contract and enable the procurement process to proceed within the required timeline, pending the Commissioner's final endorsement of the selected weapon system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd6bf7d-08d7-4ad4-926a-874cd29f461d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35310000 - Miscellaneous weapons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£222,358 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£222,358 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Additional Buyers

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NSAF LTD T/A HECKLER & KOCH GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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