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Hecker & Koch Weapons

CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY

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06 Jun 2025 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority, a central government public authority, has completed the award phase for a direct procurement titled "Hecker & Koch Weapons" aimed at reaccreditation training of armourers and providing weapon spare parts, among other services. The procurement, tied to police equipment and weapons, was awarded to HECKLER & KOCH (UK) LIMITED, a SME based in Nottingham. The contract period spans from 18th June 2025 to 17th June 2027, with a gross contract value of £141,874.29. The direct award was justified by Heckler & Koch being the sole supplier due to technical reasons, exclusive rights, and urgency.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for specialised defence equipment suppliers and training providers, particularly those with expertise in police and military applications. SMEs involved in manufacturing or supplying weapon systems and related technical services could find promising avenues here, as the contract highlights the necessity for technical superiority and exclusive product rights. Businesses with capabilities aligned to government agency needs or those holding competencies in intellectual property related to defence armaments may find competitive advantages in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Hecker & Koch Weapons

Notice Description

Force Armourers course reaccreditation Training of armourers. Weapon Spare parts and accessories for an assortment of H&K weapon systems.

Procurement Information

H&K are the sole supplier for required items

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054418
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030446-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35200000 - Police equipment

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,228 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CULHAM, ABINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HECKLER & KOCH (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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