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Nominated Test Laboratory for the Assessment of Submissions of Chemical Irritant Sprays

Home Office

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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05 Mar 2025 at 10:45

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Tender

21 Oct 2024 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, located in London, United Kingdom, has issued a tender titled "Nominated Test Laboratory for the Assessment of Submissions of Chemical Irritant Sprays" under the industry category of services, specifically "Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition" (CPV: 73432000). The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open procedure. Key dates include the tender end date on 25th November 2024 at 10:00 AM, and the award period starting on 25th November 2024 at 10:01 AM. The initial contract period is 12 months, with options for three additional 12-month extensions, having a potential total value of £1,200,000 GBP. The Home Office requires a test facility to conduct assessments according to the Home Office Standard and Guidance Document for Police Chemical Irritant Sprays.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing, laboratory services, and those with proficiency in managing chemical irritant sprays within a regulated framework. It is especially suitable for businesses with ISO9001 or ISO17025 accreditation, necessary licensing for handling prohibited weapons, and experience in subcontracting chemical testing elements compliantly. SMEs, like the previously awarded Alford Technologies, could effectively compete by showcasing quality management systems, expertise in testing and evaluation, and capability to handle police-grade chemical irritant sprays. Participation requires registration on the Home Office's e-Sourcing Portal, reinforcing electronic submission and adherence to detailed procurement documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nominated Test Laboratory for the Assessment of Submissions of Chemical Irritant Sprays

Notice Description

Services: The Secretary of State for the Home Department (the 'Home Office') requires a test facility to conduct independent assessment of submissions of police chemical irritant sprays based on Pelargonic Acid Vanillylamide (PAVA) which will consist of a technical file review, conducting testing and reporting in accordance with Home Office Standard for Police chemical Irritant sprays: PAVA, Publication Number: 23/14 (here on in referred to as the Standard) and Home Office Certification for Police Chemical Irritant Spray: PAVA. Process and Guidance Document (here on in referred to as the Guidance Document). The test facility will act as the Nominated Test Laboratory (NTL) in accordance the Guidance Document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Home Office is seeking to create a contract with a single supplier to test chemical irritant sprays.

Options: The contract will run for an initial period of 1 year, with an option to extend by 3 extension periods of 1 year (up to a maximum of 4 years).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04afac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007993-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73432000 - Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,193,889 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Home Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Alford Technologies

Further Information

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