Award

Police Primary Carbine System Framework

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

22 Sep 2025 at 09:50

Award

09 Sep 2025 at 11:36

TenderUpdate

28 Jan 2025 at 10:39

TenderUpdate

15 Jan 2025 at 13:48

Tender

13 Jan 2025 at 11:42

TenderUpdate

06 Dec 2024 at 09:58

Planning

04 Dec 2024 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service is overseeing a significant public procurement process entitled the "Police Primary Carbine System Framework," categorized under goods and specifically focusing on weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. This multi-force framework agreement spans up to 7 years (5+1+1) and is divided into three lots: Suppressed Police Primary Carbine System, Unsuppressed Police Primary Carbine System, and Multi-Functioning Aiming Laser (MFAL). The procurement stage is primarily in the tender update phase, following the award stage, with recent amendments indicating contract award decisions provisionally set for 22 December 2025. The process involves key policing authorities from across the UK, including the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, and the Police Service of Northern Ireland, among others, using a restricted procurement method.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses within the supply chain of firearms and associated technological systems. Companies specialising in light firearms, parts of firearms, lasers, and associated goods with capabilities to offer both sole and multiple supply capabilities will find opportunities here. With a cumulative contract value exceeding £29 million, this framework supports both single-supplier and multi-supplier engagements, allowing businesses with either niche capabilities or broader supply chains to participate. Opportunities are particularly suitable for businesses keen to expand their footprint within UK policing and defence entities, catering to high-tech specifications and rigorous operational requirements across the specified lots. Such engagements could enhance a company's market standing and provide substantial growth through collaboration with high-profile public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

Police Primary Carbine System Framework

Notice Description

Establishment of a multi-force framework agreement for the provision of a police primary carbine system for up to 7 years (5+1+1). This framework agreement is split into three lots: Lot 1: Suppressed Police Primary Carbine System Suppliers: 1 Value: PS3,463,360.00 Lot 2: Unsuppressed Police Primary Carbine System Suppliers: 6 Value: PS25,000,000.00 Lot 3: Multi-Functioning Aiming Laser (MFAL) Suppliers: 1 Value:PS530,722.00 Lots 1 and 3 are accessible by the following contracting authorities: - The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime(MOPAC) on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing HQ (CTPHQ) (Lead Authority) - West Yorkshire Combined Authority - West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner - The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales - Avon & Somerset Constabulary - Thames Valley Police - Scottish Police Authority - Police Service of Northern Ireland Lot 2 is accessible by the following contractingauthorities: - Police forces listed on https://www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/ (https://www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/) - Purchasing bodies on behalf of the aforementioned police forces

Lot Information

Suppressed Police Carbine System

As noted in Section II: Object, this will be a sole supplier framework. The most economically advantageous tender will be selected following the aforementioned stages in the tender process. Bidders are permitted to submit up to two bids on this lot, with utilising either operating system. The high level specification for this weapon system is as follows: * AR15 style carbine utilising a direct impingement or gas operated system * 5.56 calibre with a 11" - 12" max barrel length * Full ambidextrous controls * Fitted with an adjustable stock which can be locked in several positions - maximum length (with stock collapsed) of 30" (excluding suppressor) * Fitted with full length picatinny rail along upper receiver and hand guard * Handguard fitted with M-Lok attachment system at 3, 6 & 9 o'clock positions * Supplied with a QD high flow suppressor designed to minimise gasses around the firer along with a suitable muzzle brake / flash hider * Must be compatible with simmunition / UTM blank and paint kits, this will also include the provision of a training suppressor * Must be capable of disassembly for routine maintenance without the need for tools * Must function suppressed and unsuppressed with the current national operational ammunition Nine contracting authorities will have access to this lot. They are: * The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime(MOPAC) on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing HQ (CTPHQ) (Lead Authority) * West Yorkshire Combined Authority * West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner * The Greater Manchester Combined Authority * Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales * Avon & Somerset Constabulary * Thames Valley Police * Scottish Police Authority * CPD - Supplies and Services Division Quantity or scope: circa 600 systems

Unsuppressed Police Carbine System

As noted in Section II: Object, this will be a multi-supplier framework. Bids that meet the predetermined pass mark will be awarded a place on this lot following the aforementioned stages in the tender process. Bidders are permitted to submit up to two bids on this lot, with utilising either operating system. The high level specification for this weapon system is as follows: * AR15 style carbine utilising a direct impingement or gas operated system * 5.56 calibre with a 11" - 12" max barrel length * Full ambidextrous controls * Fitted with an adjustable stock which can be locked in several positions - maximum length (with stock collapsed) of 30" (excluding suppressor) * Fitted with full length picatinny rail along upper receiver and hand guard * Handguard fitted with M-Lok attachment system at3, 6 & 9 o'clock positions * Must be compatible with simmunition / UTM blank and paint kits * Must be capable of disassembly for routine maintenance without the need for tools * Must function with the current national operational ammunition This lot will be accessible by police forces listed on https://www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/. Quantity or scope: circa 9,300 systems

Multi-Functioning Aiming Laser (MFAL)

As noted in Section II: Object, this will be a sole supplier framework. The most economically advantageous tender will be selected following the aforementioned stages in the tender process. Bidders are permitted to submit one bid. The high level specification is as follows: *Two laser power levels (eye safe and max. power) *Visible and infrared laser beam or infrared laser beam and infrared illuminator *Ability for operator use via a button and/or trigger cable *Size is small, lightweight and housed within a sturdy low-profile housing *Offers adaptation to different weapon systems via a picatinny rail *Continuous operation is not restricted by battery drain *To be Commercially available Off The Shelf (COTS) and use COTS battery power source *Protected to IPX7 rating or equivalent standard *Intuitive controls, with minimal initial/ ongoing training burden *Minimal maintenance required over service life of > 5 years *To include warranty with manufacturer spares and support throughout its expected lifetime Nine contracting authorities will have access to this lot. They are: * The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime(MOPAC) on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing HQ (CTPHQ) (Lead Authority) * West Yorkshire Combined Authority * West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner * The Greater Manchester Combined Authority * Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales * Avon & Somerset Constabulary * Thames Valley Police * Scottish Police Authority * CPD - Supplies and Services Division

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c22a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058390-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

31516000 - Infrared lamps

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35321000 - Light firearms

35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition

35341000 - Parts of light firearms

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,463,360 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Additional Buyers

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

THAMES VALLEY POLICE

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON & SOMERSET

WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE

Contact Name
John Powell
Contact Email
john.powell@met.police.uk, nctphqmailbox-.commercial@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Post Town
South West London
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ANARTES

FNH

GMK

HIGHLAND DEFENCE

IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL

LEVEL PEAKS ASSOCIATES

VIKING ARMS

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