Award

For the provision of the purchase of carbines

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE

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Award

27 May 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside has completed a procurement process for the purchase of carbines under the Met Framework – Police Primary Carbine System Framework, Lot 2. This process has reached the award stage with the contract now active. The procurement falls within the industry category of firearms and is associated with public authority under sub-central government. The contracted supplier is GMK LIMITED, located in Fareham, UK. The contract covers a wide delivery region across multiple UK areas including regions UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract period begins on 1st June 2026 and ends on 31st May 2031, and was signed on 20th May 2026 with a value amounting to £188,338.4.

This tender opportunity represents a significant business growth avenue for suppliers operating within the firearms sector, particularly those capable of supplying complex and high-quality weaponry requisites for police forces. SMEs with established credentials in the firearms manufacturing and distribution industry, as demonstrated by GMK LIMITED's successful bid, are ideally positioned to compete in similar tenders. The contract not only endorses a supplier with expertise and reliable delivery but also showcases the scope for further opportunities in the public procurement market, given the expansive regional coverage required and the substantial contract values involved.

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Notice Title

For the provision of the purchase of carbines

Notice Description

For the purchase of Carbines for Humberside Police, off the Met Framework - Police Primary Carbine System Framework - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a59f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049483-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35320000 - Firearms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,618 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
COTTINGHAM
Postcode
HU16 5SN
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Cottingham North
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GMK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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