Planning

Operational Ammunition 2027

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

29 May 2026 at 08:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Operational Ammunition 2027" is being spearheaded by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, a public authority in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with the Metropolitan Police Service conducting a preliminary market engagement. The main industry category is ammunition, with a focus on goods, specifically various calibres such as 9x19mm and 0.308 calibre. Interested parties are invited to participate in a Market Engagement Questionnaire available via the COUPA Procurement Portal by 30th June 2026, with an optional webinar scheduled for 11th June 2026 to further clarify requirements. The procurement process involves planning for a framework agreement, and the subsequent contract period is set to commence on 20th March 2027 and conclude on 20th March 2032.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying ammunition, especially those experienced with government contracts. With an estimated gross value of £2,082,000, it presents ample scope for both large-scale ammunition manufacturers and specialists in specific calibres to engage with the Metropolitan Police Service. Businesses located in or able to supply the United Kingdom will be well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity, especially if they can demonstrate readiness to fulfil the contract terms within the specified timeline. The structured framework agreement approach also ensures long-term engagement with the possibility of developing ongoing relationships with governmental agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operational Ammunition 2027

Notice Description

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) wishes to engage with the market regarding capacity to provide any of the following types of operational ammunition: * 9x19mm Calibre * 0.223 REM / 5.56x45mm NATO * 300BLK Supersonic * 300BLK Subsonic * 0.308 Calibre * 0.308 Calibre Glass Penetrating * 0.338 Calibre Glass Penetrating Responses to a Market Engagement Questionnaire (see access details below) will be used to inform the MPS' procurement strategy for the future supply of ammunition.

Planning Information

For access to the Market Engagement Questionnaire to participate in this preliminary market engagement, please visit the online COUPA Procurement Portal (sign-up for free) and 'Request Participation' in Event 2740 - Preliminary Market Engagement for Operational Ammunition (Project ID: 5616): https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice&event_id This will also provide joining details to access the optional online Market Engagement webinar event scheduled for 10:00am on Thursday 11 June 2026 (hosted via MS Teams). The purpose of this webinar will be to clarify the requirements of this Market Engagement Questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a48f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050599-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

35330000 - Ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,735,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2027 - 20 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Additional Buyers

THE 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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