Award

Ammunition (2006-2030)

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 13:50

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire involves the direct award of a contract for the supply of firearms ammunition from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2030. This contract operates within the goods industry category, specifically focusing on ammunition. The tender has reached the award stage and is pending completion, with a gross contract value of £612,000. The awarded contract serves the region of UKD4 (United Kingdom), with the standstill period concluding on 25th February 2026. The procurement method employed was a direct award due to the rationale that a change of supplier would result in incompatibility with existing goods. The procurement process is aligned with the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the ammunition industry, particularly SMEs, as demonstrated by the involvement of companies such as GMK LIMITED, IAN EDGAR(LIVERPOOL)LIMITED, POINT SOUTH LIMITED, and VIKING ARMS LIMITED. Companies equipped to handle large-scale supply contracts and those based in the UK may find favourable conditions for business growth and expansion through this tender. Organisations that can provide technical compatibility with existing supplies, ensuring seamless integration with current operations, are ideally positioned to benefit from this four-year contract. The nature of the direct procurement can result in maintaining consistency and dependability in goods supply, which is advantageous for businesses aiming to secure long-term partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Ammunition (2006-2030)

Notice Description

Supply of Firearms Ammunition (2026-2030) for the period from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2030

Procurement Information

Additional or repeat goods, services or works in circumstances where a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06496b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013866-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

35330000 - Ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

GMK

IAN EDGAR(LIVERPOOL)LIMITED

POINT SOUTH

VIKING ARMS

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