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title: "Provision of carbine replacement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc8dfc56-229e-4ac8-8731-4d88efbb5ade"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# Provision of carbine replacement

Buyer: BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc8dfc56-229e-4ac8-8731-4d88efbb5ade

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## Summary

The British Transport Police is the buying organisation behind the recently completed procurement process for the "Provision of carbine replacement" project. This procurement falls under the industry category of firearms and encompasses deliveries across England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement with a total contract value of £293,000. The contract period spans from 4th June 2026 to 3rd June 2033, indicating a long-term engagement with the awarded supplier, Viking Arms Limited. The procurement stage concluded on 2nd June 2026, marking the activation of the award status.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the firearms sector, particularly those capable of operating under established framework agreements. Large-scale enterprises like Viking Arms Limited, who can provide specialised goods over an extended period, were identified as suitable for this procurement. The nature of the contract emphasises reliability and the ability to sustain a consistent supply chain across multiple locations within the United Kingdom, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their reach within governmental contracts.

## Notice

Provision of carbines via Met Police Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f03fae4d-f87d-4dfc-bc0d-4b5441f65319 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £293,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £293,000 |
| 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 | BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9TJ |
| 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 | Knightsbridge & Belgravia |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35320000 - Firearms

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f03fae4d-f87d-4dfc-bc0d-4b5441f65319

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f03fae4d-f87d-4dfc-bc0d-4b5441f65319
  4th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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