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title: "Disposal of Firearms, Weapons and Nitrous Oxide Canisters"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
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# Disposal of Firearms, Weapons and Nitrous Oxide Canisters

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-433774af-0e6f-4556-bcbb-8545d0886d2b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the disposal of firearms, weapons, and nitrous oxide canisters was conducted by Greater Manchester Police, with the tender titled "Disposal of Firearms, Weapons and Nitrous Oxide Canisters". This contract, valued at £64,000, falls under the services category, specifically concerning weapons and ammunition disposal services. The procurement method was selective, and the contract was awarded as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The initial contract period commenced on 3rd February 2020 and concluded on 2nd February 2022, with the procurement phase being completed as of 24th September 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in weapons and ammunition disposal services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Suppliers with capabilities in safety compliance, environmental regulations, and waste management would find themselves well-suited for such contracts, enabling them to expand their operations and reputation within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The call-off contract was completed via mini-competition using CCS framework agreement. The contract was awarded for an initial 2 year term with an option to further extend till 16/08/2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/472e1cd7-819f-4ec6-9309-1ba53879b78d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 2 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M40 5BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Harpurhey |
| Westminster constituency | Blackley and Middleton South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAME DAY PLC GUARDIAN SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90523100 - Weapons and ammunition disposal services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2020 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/472e1cd7-819f-4ec6-9309-1ba53879b78d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/472e1cd7-819f-4ec6-9309-1ba53879b78d
  24th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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