--- title: "Design, Manufacture and Supply Of Vehicle Gunboxes - Stage One Pre-Qualification Questionnaire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-924f7060-6525-4168-a6b8-a3366b500066" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-924f7060-6525-4168-a6b8-a3366b500066" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-924f7060-6525-4168-a6b8-a3366b500066.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-924f7060-6525-4168-a6b8-a3366b500066.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT (SWPPD)" published: "2019-05-24" --- # Design, Manufacture and Supply Of Vehicle Gunboxes - Stage One Pre-Qualification Questionnaire Buyer: SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT (SWPPD) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-924f7060-6525-4168-a6b8-a3366b500066 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-924f7060-6525-4168-a6b8-a3366b500066) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-924f7060-6525-4168-a6b8-a3366b500066.json) ## Summary The South West Police Procurement Department (SWPPD) is inviting tenders for the design, manufacture, and supply of vehicle gunboxes and rear boot storage solutions for their fleet, which includes 27 dual role Armed Response Vehicles and Roads Policing vehicles. This solicitation, titled "Design, Manufacture and Supply Of Vehicle Gunboxes - Stage One Pre-Qualification Questionnaire," is categorised under motor vehicle conversion services. The procurement process is currently at the Pre-Qualification stage, using a selective procurement method in accordance with the Restricted procedure set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 24 June 2019, with the contract expected to start the following day and end on 26 June 2019, at a delivery address in Exeter, England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle modifications, manufacturing, or equipment for law enforcement agencies. With the requirement for innovative and versatile weapon storage solutions, companies that can showcase expertise in custom vehicle conversions or those with experience in police or military supply chains would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders will not only fulfil a vital service for the police force but also potentially establish a long-term partnership that could lead to further contracts within the public sector. ## Notice Devon and Cornwall Police run a fleet of 27 dual role Armed Response Vehicles (ARV) and Roads Policing vehicles. The vehicles carry weapons, road policing equipment, Officers personal kit, shields and first aid supplies. The Customer wishes to appoint one Supplier to design, manufacture and supply a vehicle gunbox and rear boot storage solution which will give the officers immediate access to weapons from within the cab whilst ensuring that the vehicles can still be used for the road policing role by retaining at least one of the rear passenger seats and without encroaching on the rear boot space. It is essential that the vehicle gunboxes are future proofed to enable the vehicle gunboxes to be quickly and easily moved between vehicle platforms both on a temporary basis to support operational resilience and on a permanent basis when the platform changes. The customer also requires the vehicle gunbox internal storage system to be versatile ensuring that new weapons can be stored. The requirement is for the successful supplier to design, manufacture and supply 27 vehicle gunboxes which are fit for purpose, complies with all relevant legislation in order to efficiently, effectively and safely carry weapons, ammunition and other equipment whilst ensuring the officers can safely carry out operations. This procurement will be run in accordance with the Restricted procedure set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Stage one: Pre-qualification of suppliers using the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. Stage two: Pre-qualified Suppliers are invited to complete the Invitation to Tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ee0c935-9834-4380-ba03-1af73104d8c4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jun 2019 - 26 Jun 2019 | | 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 | SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT (SWPPD) | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 7HQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St Loyes | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services ## Release History - 24 May 2019 at 07:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ee0c935-9834-4380-ba03-1af73104d8c4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ee0c935-9834-4380-ba03-1af73104d8c4 24th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28624&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30310 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/your-right-to-information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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