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title: "UTM Weapon Conversion Bolts"
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buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE"
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# UTM Weapon Conversion Bolts

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14e4e0a9-e54c-4f12-aa67-1c1a52f4e758

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service has awarded a contract for the supply of UTM Weapon Conversion Bolts, classified under the firearms and parts of firearms and ammunition category. This single tender action was executed under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to technical reasons, supporting the operational requirements of the police force. The contract, valued at £65,760, commenced on 24th August 2021 and will conclude on 23rd August 2022. The relevant location for the delivery is London, United Kingdom, and the award notification was published on 17th May 2022.

This tender creates opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the supply of firearm components and related goods, particularly those capable of meeting the technical specifications required by law enforcement agencies. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying high-quality parts that ensure compatibility with existing police equipment would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts, potentially fostering business growth and expansion within this niche market.

## Notice

This contract for UTM Weapon Conversion Bolts has already been awarded. This was a single tender action to award for the supply of weapon conversion bolts. These bolts needed to be compatible with the current equipment in use within the MPS. This is in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba30775c-0093-4cfb-9927-cb198a455e34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2021 - 23 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,760 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,760 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA15 7ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Bexley |
| Electoral ward | Sidcup |
| Westminster constituency | Old Bexley and Sidcup |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIKING ARMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35320000 - Firearms
- 35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba30775c-0093-4cfb-9927-cb198a455e34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba30775c-0093-4cfb-9927-cb198a455e34
  17th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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