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Laser Aiming device for carbine weapon

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

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27 May 2026 at 07:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex has completed a procurement process for a laser aiming device for carbine weapons, titled "Laser Aiming device for carbine weapon." This project falls under the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment industry category and is located in the United Kingdom region UKJ22. The procurement process used a direct method, classed as "Below threshold - without competition," and has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at GBP 42,550 excluding VAT, has been awarded to Highland Outdoors Limited, T/A Highland Defence, with the contract start date of 28th May 2026 and an end date of 27th May 2027. Key completion details were finalised on 10th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for SMEs operating in the defence equipment sector. Firms specialising in security and police equipment supply may find similar contracts of interest, particularly those looking to establish or expand their presence in government procurement channels. The tender process was executed as a direct procurement due to being below the financial threshold, suggesting a streamlined path for capable suppliers in niche markets. Businesses with established relationships or who can demonstrate specialist capability in similar goods could be well-suited for future opportunities from this buying organisation.

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Notice Title

Laser Aiming device for carbine weapon

Notice Description

Holosun IRIS GR1 Green Laser Aiming Device LEM (LE/MIL spec with 3 year warranty) x 185

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a552
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049348-2026
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

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
£42,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 27 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGHLAND OUTDOORS LIMITED, T/A HIGHLAND DEFENCE

Further Information

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