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Drop-Leg Holsters

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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31 Mar 2026 at 07:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

30 Mar 2026 at 14:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, based in London, involves the award of a contract for the supply of Drop-Leg Holsters for Glock 17 pistols. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically targeting police uniforms, and is classified as a high-value procurement above the threshold. The procurement method used was a direct award due to the supplier's exclusive distribution rights and intellectual property considerations. The contract, valued at £400,000, is currently at the award stage with the completion of the tender process confirmed on 31st March 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 14th April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2031, with key dates including the scheduled signing by 14th April 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in manufacturing or distributing law enforcement gear. The opportunity is ideally suited for businesses with niche expertise or exclusive distribution rights in specialised equipment for police forces. Companies with innovation in security mechanisms and the ability to fulfil UK exclusivity requirements stand to gain considerable advantage. This contract underscores the significance of establishing strong partnerships and understanding the specific training and equipment requirements of law enforcement agencies to successfully engage with sub-central government bodies like the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drop-Leg Holsters

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of Drop-Leg Holsters for Glock 17 pistols.

Procurement Information

The types of holsters required were originally purchased by the MPS in the 1990s (pre-dating modern UK public contracts / procurement legislation) due to their Unique Selling Point of having a Level 3 retention system in which MPS police officers are specifically trained to use. These holsters have security mechanisms which are trademarked by a specific manufacturer and the Supplier is the exclusive UK Distributer of the required holsters appointed by the manufacturer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067823
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029391-2026
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

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPEN INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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