Tender

The Provision of Carbine Sight System

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

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Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a carbine sight system, classified under "Weapons, ammunition and associated parts" (CPV code 35300000). This procurement process, conducted through the electronic tendering system 'MyTenders,' has a submission deadline set at noon on 14 March 2025. The contract duration is five years, with two possible one-year extensions. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders electronically via the MyTenders portal, with the tender period concluding on 19 March 2025. The delivery location is within the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced weaponry and sight systems. Companies with expertise in manufacturing, supplying, and testing carbine sight systems compatible with existing firearm units could leverage this contract to expand their portfolios and establish or strengthen relationships with the British Transport Police. Established suppliers already operating in the defence and security industry, particularly those experienced in handling government contracts, would be well-suited to compete in this open procedure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Carbine Sight System

Notice Description

British Transport Police is looking to procure carbine sight systems for use by British Transport Police. Carbine sight system testing will be carried out. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

British Transport Police (BTP) is seeking to purchase 200 carbine sight system to be used by AFO's. The carbine sight system will be compatible with BTP current weapons used by the firearm unit. BTP will carry out testing of the carbine sight system. Additional information: Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the messaging facility in the MyTenders Portal.

Options: The Contract will be for an initial 5 years with a further 2 x 12 months option to extend .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004708-2025
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elisa.wray@btp.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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