--- title: "Provision of a Sighting System for H&K 416 Carbines" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8baf7f43-a5fe-4dd9-998a-1f41316315c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8baf7f43-a5fe-4dd9-998a-1f41316315c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8baf7f43-a5fe-4dd9-998a-1f41316315c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8baf7f43-a5fe-4dd9-998a-1f41316315c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE" published: "2022-11-01" --- # Provision of a Sighting System for H&K 416 Carbines Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8baf7f43-a5fe-4dd9-998a-1f41316315c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8baf7f43-a5fe-4dd9-998a-1f41316315c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8baf7f43-a5fe-4dd9-998a-1f41316315c3.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is seeking suppliers to provide a Sighting System for H&K 416 Carbines for use by the Cheshire and North Wales Firearms Alliance. The contract, lasting for 3 years with a possible 1-year extension, will involve testing of the Sights in early January 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 21st November 2022. The main procurement category is goods, and the location for delivery is specified as various countries including the United Kingdom. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses able to supply Sighting Systems for firearms to engage with the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable. Companies interested in this contract should be prepared to deliver the specified Sights for testing by the deadline and be aware that multiple contracts may be awarded, based on the test outcomes. The Cheshire Constabulary on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is the contracting authority overseeing this procurement process. ## Notice The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) is seeking expressions of interest from companies able to supply a Sighting System for H&K 416 Carbine Weapons for use by the Cheshire and North Wales Firearms Alliance. The Alliance is a collaboration between Cheshire Constabulary and North Wales Police Armed Response Units. The ITT is in the form of an Online Questionnaire, where Tenderers must complete both the Quality and Price criterions. Testing of the Sights will be carried out in early January 2023 and Tenderers are invited to supply 1 (or up to a maximum of 3 Sights) depending on the LOTs described in the Specification for testing and delivered by the dates specified in the ITT. Please note: depending on the LOTs considered to be the best option for the Alliance after testing of the Sighting Systems, this may result in a contract or contracts being awarded to more than one Contractor. The Contract will be in place for three [3] years with the option to extend for a further one [1] year. Full requirements can be found in the online ITT Questionnaire and documentation provided in the Documents Folder. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1e3a09-6915-4058-b29c-5f3dd582fb74 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2023 - 15 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE | | Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW7 2UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin | | Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts ## Release History - 1 Nov 2022 at 19:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1e3a09-6915-4058-b29c-5f3dd582fb74 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1e3a09-6915-4058-b29c-5f3dd582fb74 1st November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=54131&B=BLUELIGHT All applications should be made via the Bluelight e-sourcing portal https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ under reference 60247 where full details about the opportunity can be accessed. Expressions of interest are being handled electronically on Bluelight. Please do not contact the buyer directly. - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33132 All contact should be via Bluelight e-sourcing portal https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ under reference 60247 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshire.police.uk - https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8baf7f43-a5fe-4dd9-998a-1f41316315c3. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8baf7f43-a5fe-4dd9-998a-1f41316315c3.json.