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title: "The award of a contract for the supply of Hand Guns"
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buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS"
published: "2018-02-05"
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# The award of a contract for the supply of Hand Guns

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fb55cf1-b397-4286-8618-c50439844d77

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Police Headquarters has successfully awarded a contract titled "The award of a contract for the supply of Hand Guns" for the provision of self-loading pistols within the security equipment industry category. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 35000000, was executed through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract period commenced on 5th February 2018 and will conclude on 4th February 2021. The procurement was completed on 2nd February 2018, and the contract value is £100,000, with delivery expected in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security and defence sectors, particularly those dealing with government or police supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality security equipment may find it advantageous to engage with authorities like the South Yorkshire Police Headquarters. The successful bidder for this contract was VIKING ARMS LIMITED, indicating a competitive landscape where similarly sized companies can participate in future procurement processes. Understanding the requirements of public sector contracts can lead to valuable partnerships and growth in this market.

## Notice

The Award of a contract for self-loading pistols.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b61ade29-058d-47cc-88ad-50f774d59083 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 4 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b61ade29-058d-47cc-88ad-50f774d59083

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b61ade29-058d-47cc-88ad-50f774d59083
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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