Award

The Provision of Equipment to Maintain and Service Firearms

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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19 Dec 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "The Provision of Equipment to Maintain and Service Firearms" was managed by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire. This initiative is rooted in the firearms industry and focuses on supplying essential equipment for firearms maintenance for the Northamptonshire Police. The contract, valued at up to £36,000 including VAT, is a call-off contract with no obligation for the full amount to be spent. Located in Wellingborough, UK, this procurement reached the Award stage, with the contract period running from 7 November 2025 to 6 November 2028. The procurement method was direct and operated below the threshold without competition, highlighting a strategic choice to streamline the supplier selection process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the firearms supply sector. Companies specialising in the provision of firearms parts and equipment are well-suited to compete, given the contract's focus on relevant goods. Law Enforcement International Limited, an SME based in Hertfordshire, was awarded the contract, reflecting the potential suitability for other SMEs with similar profiles. The procurement encourages entity capabilities in managing and fulfilling demands for critical equipment in law enforcement sectors, offering commendable growth prospects for adept suppliers in this niche industry.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Equipment to Maintain and Service Firearms

Notice Description

The Provision of Equipment to Maintain and Service Firearms for Northamptonshire Police. This is a call-off contract with an up to value of PS30,000 excluding VAT / PS36,000 including VAT. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084933-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 6 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAW ENFORCEMENT INTERNATIONAL

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