Planning

Contingency Operational Ammunition

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

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 13:11

PlanningUpdate

29 May 2025 at 13:36

Planning

23 May 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed involves the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, located in London, UK. The project, titled "Contingency Operational Ammunition," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically dealing with weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date anticipated on 31 January 2026. The contracting period for the project is scheduled from 31 October 2026 to 1 October 2028. The gross value of the contract is estimated at £1,800,000. This notice, published on 15 July 2025, aims to address potential supply issues by ensuring access to secondary operational ammunition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production or supply of weapons and ammunition. Companies with experience in government contracts, particularly those familiar with central government regulations, will likely find this project advantageous. The strategic importance of the contract implies a need for reliable suppliers who can ensure consistency in supply chains. Additionally, businesses capable of establishing long-term frameworks and partnerships will be well-suited to compete for this opportunity, fostering growth by aligning with the operational needs of a high-profile public authority.

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Notice Title

Contingency Operational Ammunition

Notice Description

<p>Secondary Operational Ammunition in event of supply issues.</p>

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052073
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040227-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
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
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 1 Oct 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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