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Invitations of Applications - PAVA spray testing for Home Office Certification

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09 Sep 2025 at 10:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has initiated a planning phase procurement process titled "Invitations of Applications - PAVA spray testing for Home Office Certification." This process invites suppliers to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) for the certification of PAVA spray devices, adhering to the Home Office standards for Police Chemical Irritant Sprays. The procurement is classified under the 'Laboratory services' industry category, with activities taking place in the United Kingdom. Key dates to consider include the RFI submission deadline on 7th October 2025, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 20th October 2025 and conclude by 20th October 2026. The procurement method is a market engagement notice, focusing on gathering information rather than awarding immediate contracts.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in manufacturing or supplying chemical irritant devices, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide technical expertise, ready-for-testing PAVA spray devices, and are prepared to undergo the Home Office certification process will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their market within the central government sector. Interested parties must register and submit their applications via the Home Office's Jaggaer eSourcing portal, ensuring compliance with the specified technical and documentation prerequisites.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitations of Applications - PAVA spray testing for Home Office Certification

Notice Description

Through this Request for Information (RFI) the Authority is inviting applications for PAVA spray devices to be assessed and tested by Home Office in order to gain Home Office certification in line with Home Office Standard for Police Chemical Irritant Sprays: PAVA Publication Number: 23/14 (latest standard version 2, October 2024) herein referred to as 'the standard'. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674f300734a339921747d02b/Home+Office+Standard+for+Police+Chemical+Irritants+-+PAVA+-+Publication+Number+23_14+-+v2+October+2024.pdf This Request for Information is intended for the Authority to gain applications for triage as detailed in stage 1 of the Home Office Certification for Police Chemical Irritant Sprays: PAVA Process and Guidance Document (latest standard version 1, October 2024) herein referred to as 'the guidance document' https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674f306b26364a399a991afc/Home+Office+Certification+for+Police+Chemical+Irritants+-+PAVA+-+Process+and+Guidance+Document+v1+October+2024.pdf The Organisation, business or company which is completing this RFI must declare their intent to enter the Home Office certification process, either for a new PAVA spray device, modification(s) made to an already certified device or for the 5 yearly Manufacturing Quality Testing (MQT). The application should describe the device entering the certification process and requirement for the device to be certified. All requested information required as part of the application is outlined in the questions within in this RFI. This will include providing Technical File, Part A General application information requirements (as outlined within Appendix A of the Standard), confirmation that devices are final products and ready to test, confirmation applicant would be ready to submit Part B: Technical File Detail Requirements to the authority should the triage of their application be successful to procced and an applicant declaration. No information contained in this RFI, or in any communication made between the Authority and Organisation, business or company in connection with this RFI, shall be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement, or representation that any procurement or contract may result from this RFI. Under no circumstances shall the Authority incur any liability in respect of this RFI or any supporting documentation. The Authority will not reimburse any costs incurred by applicants in connection with preparation and submission of their responses to this RFI. Applicants are not guaranteed that their application will be progressed for technical file review and testing for certification.

Planning Information

This notice directs interested potential suppliers to the Home Office's Jaggaer eSourcing portal, where a Request for Information (RFI) document can be downloaded. Once completed, the RFI can then be submitted via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal. Data or information provided outside of this portal will not be reviewed. Please visit: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html , log in, and search for “Invitations of Applications - PAVA spray testing for Home Office Certification” (Reference: pqq_708). We will also use the Jaggaer eSourcing portal to share information and updates with interested potential manufacturers/suppliers, request feedback, and allow potential manufacturers/suppliers to communicate with us via secure message. If your organisation is not yet registered on Home Office's Jaggaer eSourcing portal, please visit the portal and register by following the link on the homepage: "To register click here’. Please note that to register, your organisation must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation that you are registering.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05967e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054938-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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