Planning

Kinetic Impact Projectile

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

17 Jun 2022 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, based in London, UK, is planning a procurement process for a Kinetic Impact Projectile, classified under the industry category of Weapons, ammunition and associated parts (CPV code: 35300000). This tender is currently in the planning stage, and the relevant Request for Information (RFI) is set to gather market intelligence before any contract notice is published. Interested parties must express their interest by sending RFI responses to the Home Office by the deadline of 6th July. A future notice date has been indicated for 1st September 2022.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of firearms, ammunition development, and related technologies. Companies that specialise in supplying law enforcement or developing innovative weapon systems would be particularly well-suited to engage in this process, as the Home Office seeks to explore alternative kinetic impact projectile systems. By participating in this RFI, businesses can position themselves for potential future contracts while contributing to the evolution of law enforcement capabilities in the UK.

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Notice Title

Kinetic Impact Projectile

Notice Description

In accordance with the UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials General Provision 2, HMG is under an obligation to "...develop a range of means as broad as possible and equip law enforcement officials with various types of weapons and ammunition that would allow for a differentiated use of force...". In this overall context the authorities are seeking information on possible alternative kinetic impact projectile systems. It is emphasised that this RFI should not be interpreted as meaning there are plans to discontinue the use of AEP. This is an information gathering exercise to support future direction and decision making in this area if suitable alternatives are identified.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence/information, to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market. t is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published in Find a Tender Service and on Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. To request access to the RFI document please email CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov and request the RFI document related to Kinetic Impact Projectile. The document will then be sent for completion and should be returned to the same email address before the deadline of 6th July

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0347dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016695-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35330000 - Ammunition

73422000 - Development of firearms and ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Nigel Prideaux
Contact Email
leanne.bryant@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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