Planning

Weapons Lights & Optics

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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15 Jul 2025 at 16:50

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15 Jul 2025 at 16:48

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 13:11

Planning

23 May 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime, is currently in the planning stage for the project titled "Weapons Lights & Optics." This initiative falls under the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, with a specific focus on goods. Located in London, United Kingdom, the contracting process is governed by the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts (UKPGA) 2023/54. The procurement is structured as a planned project, with the associated contract period expected to commence on 31st December 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2030. Interested parties are advised to anticipate a future notice date by 31st May 2026 to participate in this tender.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of tactical equipment such as weapon lights and optics. Companies that specialise in providing high-quality goods designed for policing and security forces stand to gain a strategic advantage. It is particularly suitable for businesses capable of delivering innovative and reliable tactical illumination solutions. With a substantial procurement value of £180,000 and the backing of a central government public authority, this process offers a substantial opportunity for market penetration and growth within the public sector supply chain.

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Notice Title

Weapons Lights & Optics

Notice Description

<p>Weapons Lights & Optics including tac-illuminators</p>

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052077
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040231-2025
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
£150,000 £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
31 May 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 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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