--- title: "Carbine Weapon System and Warranty Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6e9bb0d-197f-4bd5-ab2b-eeec81b6b3e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6e9bb0d-197f-4bd5-ab2b-eeec81b6b3e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6e9bb0d-197f-4bd5-ab2b-eeec81b6b3e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6e9bb0d-197f-4bd5-ab2b-eeec81b6b3e6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE" published: "2022-05-27" --- # Carbine Weapon System and Warranty Services Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6e9bb0d-197f-4bd5-ab2b-eeec81b6b3e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6e9bb0d-197f-4bd5-ab2b-eeec81b6b3e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6e9bb0d-197f-4bd5-ab2b-eeec81b6b3e6.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is initiating a procurement process for a Carbine Weapon System and Warranty Services aimed at supporting the Cheshire and North Wales Firearms Alliance. This tender is classified under the 'Weapons, ammunition and associated parts' industry category and is currently at the active tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 30 June 2022. The contract, valued at £500,000, will commence on 19 September 2022 and has a duration of three years, with an option for a one-year extension. Interested parties must submit their proposals through an online questionnaire, including both quality and price criteria. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in Defence and Security, particularly those capable of supplying arms or related goods. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with the stringent quality and delivery requirements outlined in the invitation to tender will be well-suited to compete. This contract not only provides a chance to engage with law enforcement agencies but also enables SMEs to establish long-term partnerships within the public sector, fostering business growth and expanding their service offerings in a niche market. ## Notice The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) is seeking expressions of interest from companies able to supply a Carbine Weapon System and Warranty Services 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 two Forces merged their retrospective Armed Response Units in 2014, with a total of three operational ARV bases. The ITT is in the form of an Online Questionnaire where Tenderers must complete both the Quality & Price criterions. Scenario based weapon testing will be carried in August 2022 and Tenderers must be able to supply 1 (or up to a maximum of 3 Carbines) for testing and delivered by the dates specified in the ITT. 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/3684b707-bfcc-4a12-81ab-254e69c4b317 | | 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 | 27 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Sep 2022 - 18 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts ## Release History - 27 May 2022 at 21:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3684b707-bfcc-4a12-81ab-254e69c4b317 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3684b707-bfcc-4a12-81ab-254e69c4b317 27th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=47343&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33132 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshire.police.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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