Tender

Carbine Weapon System and Warranty Services

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

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Tender

27 May 2022 at 21:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is initiating a procurement process for a Carbine Weapon System and Warranty Services aimed at supporting the Cheshire and North Wales Firearms Alliance. This tender is classified under the 'Weapons, ammunition and associated parts' industry category and is currently at the active tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 30 June 2022. The contract, valued at £500,000, will commence on 19 September 2022 and has a duration of three years, with an option for a one-year extension. Interested parties must submit their proposals through an online questionnaire, including both quality and price criteria.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in Defence and Security, particularly those capable of supplying arms or related goods. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with the stringent quality and delivery requirements outlined in the invitation to tender will be well-suited to compete. This contract not only provides a chance to engage with law enforcement agencies but also enables SMEs to establish long-term partnerships within the public sector, fostering business growth and expanding their service offerings in a niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carbine Weapon System and Warranty Services

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) is seeking expressions of interest from companies able to supply a Carbine Weapon System and Warranty Services 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 two Forces merged their retrospective Armed Response Units in 2014, with a total of three operational ARV bases. The ITT is in the form of an Online Questionnaire where Tenderers must complete both the Quality & Price criterions. Scenario based weapon testing will be carried in August 2022 and Tenderers must be able to supply 1 (or up to a maximum of 3 Carbines) for testing and delivered by the dates specified in the ITT. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3684b707-bfcc-4a12-81ab-254e69c4b317
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Sep 2022 - 18 Sep 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

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