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title: "Framework for the Supply of Firearms and Ammunition to Forestry Commission England"
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# Framework for the Supply of Firearms and Ammunition to Forestry Commission England

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-119fd30c-b25e-47ee-9c5d-a7824a521bdf

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking suppliers for a framework agreement titled "Framework for the Supply of Firearms and Ammunition to Forestry Commission England." This project falls under the firearms industry category, with a total estimated value of £160,000, and a minimum threshold of £140,000. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with bids accepted until 7th July 2017. The contract is set to commence on 28th July 2017 and will run until 28th July 2021, covering delivery across various regions in the United Kingdom including North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in the provision of firearms and related equipment. Companies specialising in manufacturing, supplying, and servicing firearms as well as those in the ammunition sector would find this contract particularly advantageous. Engaging in this framework could facilitate long-term partnerships with the Forestry Commission, opening further avenues for growth within the public sector.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission will be awarding a framework agreement for the supply of firearms, ammunition and equipment to the Forestry Commission England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce5c8457-b0e1-498e-9df5-7e51d3e3cd85 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2017 - 28 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35320000 - Firearms

## Release History

- 25 May 2017 at 08:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce5c8457-b0e1-498e-9df5-7e51d3e3cd85
- 24 May 2017 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce5c8457-b0e1-498e-9df5-7e51d3e3cd85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce5c8457-b0e1-498e-9df5-7e51d3e3cd85
  25th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/691b7bc5-26cb-4743-bc9f-f04631ff5322
  Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e7748b5-ae2f-4e09-b9cb-e52e1eed721d
  Appendix 1 - Rifle Check Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6103f836-91da-4304-b58e-5301f84c55b8
  Appendix 2 - Shotgun Check Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40dab7c6-98d3-4fb7-8a70-b4b9814cbb5d
  Appendix 3 - Sales Data Format
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efc8a3b4-80a2-42c6-97a7-c3f12e877efb
  Invitation to Tender Document

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