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title: "Nominated Test Laboratory for the Assessment of Submissions of Chemical Irritant Sprays"
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# Nominated Test Laboratory for the Assessment of Submissions of Chemical Irritant Sprays

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31749909-f243-477a-bd03-40c1a9672dd9

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## Summary

The Home Office has concluded a procurement process titled "Nominated Test Laboratory for the Assessment of Submissions of Chemical Irritant Sprays" in the industry category of test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition. The procurement, carried out as an open procedure, focuses on a location in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and has been awarded to Alford Technologies Ltd. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 25 November 2024, the contract start date on 19 February 2025, and the contract end date on 18 February 2029. The total contract value is GBP 1,193,889.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in test and evaluation services, particularly those capable of conducting technical file reviews and compliance testing for police chemical irritant sprays. Such businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a relationship with the Home Office, thereby aiding their growth prospects. The contract specifically seeks SMEs, emphasising the Home Office's commitment to engaging smaller businesses in its procurement processes.

## Notice

The Secretary of State for the Home Department (the 'Home Office') requires a test facility to conduct independent assessment of submissions of police chemical irritant sprays based on Pelargonic Acid Vanillylamide (PAVA) which will consist of a technical file review, conducting testing and reporting in accordance with Home Office Standard for Police chemical Irritant sprays: PAVA, Publication Number: 23/14 (here on in referred to as the Standard) and Home Office Certification for Police Chemical Irritant Spray: PAVA. Process and Guidance Document (here on in referred to as the Guidance Document). The test facility will act as the Nominated Test Laboratory (NTL) in accordance the Guidance Document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82a488b-6c6f-4ad7-a2b4-74642cc6fe66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2025 - 18 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,472 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,193,889 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALFORD TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73432000 - Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82a488b-6c6f-4ad7-a2b4-74642cc6fe66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82a488b-6c6f-4ad7-a2b4-74642cc6fe66
  5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d4642c1-8157-466b-8e04-77804e94cc8f
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/home-office

## Provenance

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