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Less Lethal Weapons (LLW) 0-50m Systems Framework for Policing

Home Office

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 14:43

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 14:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is in the planning phase of a procurement process for a framework titled "Less Lethal Weapons (LLW) 0-50m Systems Framework for Policing." This procurement, with a total estimated value of £40 million, is aimed at providing Small Calibre Impact Launcher systems and Kinetic Impact Projectile systems for policing across the UK and Northern Ireland. The procurement will be conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 through a two-stage Competitive Flexible procedure. Suppliers can participate in this opportunity by completing a Procurement Specific Questionnaire and engaging in technical and user handling testing before being invited to tender. The framework will span four years, commencing in 2027, and aims to award two contracts per lot, making a total of four systems available through a direct award procedure. The procurement focuses on goods in the public safety and anti-riot equipment sector, with critical industry categories including firearms and ammunition. Suppliers must express interest by 23rd January 2026, and the award period is anticipated to conclude by 15th December 2026.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in the manufacturing and supply of less lethal weapons, firearms, anti-riot equipment, and related ammunition. SMEs with technical capability, a strong manufacturing track record, and response readiness for law enforcement requirements are well-suited to compete for this framework. Participating suppliers must ensure technical compliance and reliability, offering innovative solutions that align with existing policing capabilities. The structured approach, including direct engagement through the Home Office's e-Sourcing Portal, allows interested businesses to contribute to a significant retooling effort within UK's law enforcement landscape, promoting sustained business growth through established framework agreements. Companies fitting these criteria should prepare to engage in upcoming market dialogue sessions and respond to the formal procurement invitation come early 2026.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Less Lethal Weapons (LLW) 0-50m Systems Framework for Policing

Notice Description

The aim of the procurement is to award a framework for the provision of Small Calibre Impact Launcher systems (SCILs) and Kinetic Impact Projectile systems (KIPs) to supplement existing Less Lethal Weapons capability across Policing. The two-lot framework is expected to be four years in term, with a total noncommittal ceiling value of PS40m. Interested suppliers will be invited to submit one bid for one or both lots. The intention is to award two contracts per lot, with a total of four systems available for purchase by UK and NI Policing via a direct award procedure (two SCILs, two KIPs).

Lot Information

Small Calibre Impact Launcher System

Small Calibre Impact Launcher System including ammunition and ancillary goods and services

Kinetic Impact Projectile System

Kinetic Impact Projectile System and ammunition and ancillary goods and services

Planning Information

Market Engagement Session via Teams, 13th November 2025 The Home Office is hosting an online market engagement session on Thursday 13th November 11:30-13:00 for all interested suppliers. Register your interest via email to CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk The session will provide suppliers with an opportunity to raise queries about the project and provide live anonymised feedback. The presentation will cover: –Background to the project –Detail on the procurement process –Summary of the requirements (with the draft specification being shared following the meeting) –Timetable –Draft financial pricing model / proposed financial approach –Evaluation approach including draft questions and anticipated weightings Ahead of the publish of this preliminary market engagement notice, the Home Office also shared with known suppliers a short, 6-question questionnaire to gain an understanding of the level of market interest and number of potential solutions available. A summary of the procurement scope, approach, and timeline was provided. This document can be made available upon request via CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d736
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069780-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35220000 - Anti-riot equipment

35320000 - Firearms

35330000 - Ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2027 - 21 Mar 2031 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
Home Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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