Planning

Variable Rifle Scopes

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed is a planning stage tender initiated by The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC), located at 169 Union Street, London, and facilitated by the Metropolitan Police Service. The project, titled "Variable Rifle Scopes," falls under the industry category of "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment." It is currently in the planning stage with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 9th January 2026. Interested parties are advised to submit their participation by 13th January 2026. While the physical delivery location remains within the UK, the procurement is intended for national rifle officers equipped on Armed Response Vehicles. The communication notice for future opportunities is scheduled for release by 20th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced optics technology, particularly those experienced in supplying defence-grade equipment. Companies focused on security and tactical enhancements could find this tender rewarding. The process invites competition for Low Power Variable Optic scopes to fit the SIG MCX weapon system, making it ideal for manufacturers and suppliers with proven expertise in producing reliable and precise rifle scopes that meet stringent law enforcement standards. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in customising equipment to police specifications will likely have an edge in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

Variable Rifle Scopes

Notice Description

This procurement is being conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) who are the Contracting Authority as defined in Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023. The authority intends to conduct a competition for the procurement of a new Low Power Variable Optic (LVPO) to be mounted on the personal issue SIG MCX primary weapon system of Armed Response Vehicle (ARV) Officers who are trained National Rifle Officers/Tactical Rifle Officers (NRO/TRO)

Planning Information

Please submit your participation via COUPA and answer the MEQ accordingly

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06028c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001750-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
Roi Fux
Contact Email
roi.fux@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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