Tender

Supply, Delivery and After Sales Support of 5.56mm Carbines

MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

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09 Aug 2021 at 10:53

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09 Aug 2021 at 09:38

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02 Aug 2021 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Police, through the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside Police, has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) titled "Supply, Delivery and After Sales Support of 5.56mm Carbines". This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically within the weapons, ammunition and associated parts industry. The current stage is that of the tender phase, with the submission deadline set for 10th September 2021 at 16:00. The contract, which entails the initial purchase of 175 compact carbines for use by Merseyside’s Authorised Firearms Officers, is expected to be awarded to a single provider, located in Merseyside, over a contract period extending from 8th November 2021 to 7th November 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of firearms and associated support services. Companies that specialise in weapons manufacturing, logistics, or after-sales service would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. As the procurement will not be open to other authorities, successful bidders can expect a focused engagement with Merseyside Police, enhancing their visibility and relationships within the law enforcement sector.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery and After Sales Support of 5.56mm Carbines

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite bidders to bid for the supply, delivery and after-sales support for a 5.56mm Compact Carbine. The initial purchase will be for one hundred eighty (180) weapons. it is possible that single or small quantity ad hoc orders may be placed due to operational requirement or to replace damaged weapons etc. The weapons will be used by the Merseyside's Authorised firearms officers (AFO) The contract will be awarded to a single service provider and will be for Merseyside Police only and will not be open to any other authorities. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside Police as the Contracting Authority for Merseyside Police. AMENDMENT - The initial purchase number of weapons has now changed to 175 (11.1.4 and 11.2.4)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite bidders to bid for the supply, delivery and after-sales support for a 5.56mm Compact Carbine. The initial purchase will be for one hundred eighty (180) weapons. it is possible that single or small quantity ad hoc orders may be placed due to operational requirement or to replace damaged weapons etc. The weapons will be used by the Merseyside's Authorised firearms officers (AFO) The contract will be awarded to a single service provider and will be for Merseyside Police only and will not be open to any other authorities. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside Police as the Contracting Authority for Merseyside Police.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cf9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019182-2021
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
Not specified
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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Nov 2021 - 7 Nov 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Ann Fitzgerald
Contact Email
ann.fitzgerald@merseyside.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1517771927

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 8JX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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