--- title: "Invitations of Applications - PAVA spray testing for Home Office Certification" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cbb8db40-c894-4401-beac-26be0b897fa7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cbb8db40-c894-4401-beac-26be0b897fa7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cbb8db40-c894-4401-beac-26be0b897fa7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cbb8db40-c894-4401-beac-26be0b897fa7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2025-09-09" --- # Invitations of Applications - PAVA spray testing for Home Office Certification Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbb8db40-c894-4401-beac-26be0b897fa7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cbb8db40-c894-4401-beac-26be0b897fa7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cbb8db40-c894-4401-beac-26be0b897fa7.json) ## Summary The Home Office is overseeing a procurement process titled "Invitations of Applications - PAVA spray testing for Home Office Certification." This initiative falls under the industry category of laboratory services and is currently in the planning stage. The procurement process involves assessing PAVA spray devices to ensure they meet the Home Office Standard for Police Chemical Irritant Sprays. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, interested suppliers must engage by 7th October 2025, which is the engagement end date. Prospective applicants are directed to submit their interest through the Home Office's Jaggaer eSourcing portal, referencing pqq_708 for the RFI download and submission. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in producing, testing, and certifying chemical irritant sprays within the laboratory services sector. It is particularly suited for SMEs and voluntary or charitable organisations due to its suitability requirements. The process invites manufacturers to demonstrate their capabilities in meeting rigorous safety standards, which can lead to increased credibility and potential new business partnerships. Companies that are adept at navigating the certification process and have robust technical documentation practices would be well-positioned to compete successfully. ## Notice Through this Request for Information (RFI) the Authority is inviting applications for PAVA spray devices to be assessed and tested by Home Office in order to gain Home Office certification in line with Home Office Standard for Police Chemical Irritant Sprays: PAVA Publication Number: 23/14 (latest standard version 2, October 2024) herein referred to as 'the standard'. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674f300734a339921747d02b/Home+Office+Standard+for+Police+Chemical+Irritants+-+PAVA+-+Publication+Number+23_14+-+v2+October+2024.pdf This Request for Information is intended for the Authority to gain applications for triage as detailed in stage 1 of the Home Office Certification for Police Chemical Irritant Sprays: PAVA Process and Guidance Document (latest standard version 1, October 2024) herein referred to as 'the guidance document' https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674f306b26364a399a991afc/Home+Office+Certification+for+Police+Chemical+Irritants+-+PAVA+-+Process+and+Guidance+Document+v1+October+2024.pdf The Organisation, business or company which is completing this RFI must declare their intent to enter the Home Office certification process, either for a new PAVA spray device, modification(s) made to an already certified device or for the 5 yearly Manufacturing Quality Testing (MQT). The application should describe the device entering the certification process and requirement for the device to be certified. All requested information required as part of the application is outlined in the questions within in this RFI. This will include providing Technical File, Part A General application information requirements (as outlined within Appendix A of the Standard), confirmation that devices are final products and ready to test, confirmation applicant would be ready to submit Part B: Technical File Detail Requirements to the authority should the triage of their application be successful to procced and an applicant declaration. No information contained in this RFI, or in any communication made between the Authority and Organisation, business or company in connection with this RFI, shall be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement, or representation that any procurement or contract may result from this RFI. Under no circumstances shall the Authority incur any liability in respect of this RFI or any supporting documentation. The Authority will not reimburse any costs incurred by applicants in connection with preparation and submission of their responses to this RFI. Applicants are not guaranteed that their application will be progressed for technical file review and testing for certification. Additional information: This notice directs interested potential suppliers to the Home Office's Jaggaer eSourcing portal, where a Request for Information (RFI) document can be downloaded. Once completed, the RFI can then be submitted via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal. Data or information provided outside of this portal will not be reviewed. Please visit: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html log in, and search for "Invitations of Applications - PAVA spray testing for Home Office Certification" (Reference: pqq_708). We will also use the Jaggaer eSourcing portal to share information and updates with interested potential manufacturers/suppliers, request feedback, and allow potential manufacturers/suppliers to communicate with us via secure message. If your organisation is not yet registered on Home Office's Jaggaer eSourcing portal, please visit the portal and register by following the link on the homepage: "To register click here'. Please note that to register, your organisation must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation that you are registering. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2627a160-b0c7-4a85-839c-d9e761f566ab | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 9 Sep 2025 at 10:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2627a160-b0c7-4a85-839c-d9e761f566ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2627a160-b0c7-4a85-839c-d9e761f566ab 9th September 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674f300734a339921747d02b/Home+Office+Standard+for+Police+Chemical+Irritants+-+PAVA+-+Publication+Number+23_14+-+v2+October+2024.pdf - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674f306b26364a399a991afc/Home+Office+Certification+for+Police+Chemical+Irritants+-+PAVA+-+Process+and+Guidance+Document+v1+October+2024.pdf - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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