Planning

Rifle & Shotgun/12g Ammunition (.308 & .338)

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 16:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 13:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

29 May 2025 at 13:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 08:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime involves the planned purchase of rifle and shotgun ammunition, specifically .308 and .338 calibres, with potential inclusion of 6.5 Creedmoor. This falls under the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. The contracting authority is a public authority under central government, based in London. Currently in the planning stage, this tender expects to see further notice by 30th July 2025, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 31st May 2026, lasting until 2nd February 2030. As a planned procurement, this provides opportunity for suppliers in the relevant goods category to prepare proposals in line with the context set by UK public contract regulations.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in ammunition and related weapons parts. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying high-calibre ammunition, especially those experienced in fulfilling large-scale government contracts, will find this procurement appealing. The involvement of a key metropolitan policing body as the buyer accentuates the importance and visibility of this contract, offering potential for enhancing reputation and expanding market presence within public security sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rifle & Shotgun/12g Ammunition (.308 & .338)

Notice Description

<p>Rifle & Shotgun/12g Ammunition including OOBuck and RAM? This will also include Glass Penetration rounds. This will be .308 and .338. We may also include 6.5 Creedmoor ammo as an alternative calibre.</p>

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052072
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040226-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 2 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
Vic Snedker
Contact Email
vic.snedker@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2AA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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