Planning

7F Carbine Replacement RFI

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE

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Planning

04 Mar 2025 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent, and Essex are jointly conducting a procurement process titled "7F Carbine Replacement RFI" for the replacement of carbines, classified under the goods industry category with CPV code 35321200 for rifles. This planning stage commenced on 4th March 2025, with a Request for Information (RFI) due by 18th March 2025. The procurement is managed by Bedfordshire's Commissioner with an estimated value of £1,200,000. Interested suppliers will find opportunities on the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal, with the anticipated formal notice expected by 1st September 2025. The contract period begins on 4th March 2026 and may extend until 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in firearms and tactical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially encouraged to participate. The procurement of high-value items such as carbines offers suppliers a chance to secure substantial contracts and showcase their products to multiple police forces, thereby enhancing their reputation and market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

7F Carbine Replacement RFI

Notice Description

The Seven Force Strategic Collaboration Procurement Team is carrying out a Preliminary Market Testing Exercise for Request for Information for Carbine Replacement. Please refer to the 7F-2023-C099 - Carbine Replacement RFI Document for further detail on the information the forces are looking to obtain from interested suppliers. This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the It should be noted that this RFI is not intended to be a call for competition.

Planning Information

Request for Information process, RFI document requires completion and returning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e978
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007905-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35321200 - Rifles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE
Additional Buyers

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ryan.lee-hagger@suffolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KEMPSTON
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

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