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The Provision of Ammunition and Associated Equipment from GMK Ltd

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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12 Feb 2026 at 14:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of ammunition and associated equipment. The contract was awarded to GMK Ltd, a SME based in Hampshire, through a direct award method. This procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government category and pertains to the supply of goods within the weapons and ammunition industry. The procurement does not involve competition, being below threshold, and covers delivery regions UKF24 and UKF25 in the United Kingdom. The contract is from 14 November 2025 to 13 November 2028, with a total gross value of £36,000, which was signed on 24 July 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in manufacturing and supplying ammunition and related equipment. Enterprises with expertise in defence and law enforcement gear, particularly those within the SME sector, would find this contract aligns well with their business operations. As GMK Ltd has been selected as the supplier, businesses looking to partner or supply additional components and accessories in this category could leverage synergies to expand their market presence. The procurement framework encourages other similar businesses to prepare for future opportunities in the public procurement sector, fostering growth through strategic alignment with government demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Ammunition and Associated Equipment from GMK Ltd

Notice Description

The Provision of Ammunition and Associated Equipment from GMK Ltd, via direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064f23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012930-2026
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

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35330000 - 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
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

GMK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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