Planning

7.62mm (.338) Glass Penetrating Rifle Ammo - TENDER

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 20:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 09:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime, located in London, is spearheading a procurement process for the "7.62mm (.338) Glass Penetrating Rifle Ammo - TENDER." This falls under the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, under CPV code 35300000. Currently in the planning update stage, the tender has been announced with a publication date of 15th July 2025, and potential suppliers should note the next communication notice date of 31st August 2025. The planned contract period for this project is from 31st May 2026 to 1st June 2030, and it represents an opportunity driven by central government procurement authority. This is a significant contract for goods within the UK region.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised ammunition or related military supplies. It offers growth potential for those able to deliver innovative alternatives that meet the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) requirements. Firms experienced in manufacturing or distributing specialised weaponry components will find this an attractive prospect. Engaging in this contract process can provide significant business growth in a future-oriented market, and companies with specialised capabilities in high-grade ammunition production would be particularly well-placed to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

7.62mm (.338) Glass Penetrating Rifle Ammo - TENDER

Notice Description

<p>This is a project plan for the Rifle ammo Tender to allow alternatives to be considered by DSTL in the future</p>

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0520ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040288-2025
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
£1
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 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2030 4-5 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
Graham Colledge
Contact Email
graham.colledge@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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