--- title: "Supply, Delivery and After Sales Support of 5.56mm Carbines" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cf9a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02cf9a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cf9a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cf9a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT" published: "2021-08-09" --- # Supply, Delivery and After Sales Support of 5.56mm Carbines Buyer: MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cf9a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02cf9a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cf9a.json) ## Summary The Merseyside Police, through the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside Police, has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) titled "Supply, Delivery and After Sales Support of 5.56mm Carbines". This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically within the weapons, ammunition and associated parts industry. The current stage is that of the tender phase, with the submission deadline set for 10th September 2021 at 16:00. The contract, which entails the initial purchase of 175 compact carbines for use by Merseyside’s Authorised Firearms Officers, is expected to be awarded to a single provider, located in Merseyside, over a contract period extending from 8th November 2021 to 7th November 2025. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of firearms and associated support services. Companies that specialise in weapons manufacturing, logistics, or after-sales service would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. As the procurement will not be open to other authorities, successful bidders can expect a focused engagement with Merseyside Police, enhancing their visibility and relationships within the law enforcement sector. ## Notice The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite bidders to bid for the supply, delivery and after-sales support for a 5.56mm Compact Carbine. The initial purchase will be for one hundred eighty (180) weapons. it is possible that single or small quantity ad hoc orders may be placed due to operational requirement or to replace damaged weapons etc. The weapons will be used by the Merseyside's Authorised firearms officers (AFO) The contract will be awarded to a single service provider and will be for Merseyside Police only and will not be open to any other authorities. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside Police as the Contracting Authority for Merseyside Police. AMENDMENT - The initial purchase number of weapons has now changed to 175 (11.1.4 and 11.2.4) ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite bidders to bid for the supply, delivery and after-sales support for a 5.56mm Compact Carbine. The initial purchase will be for one hundred eighty (180) weapons. it is possible that single or small quantity ad hoc orders may be placed due to operational requirement or to replace damaged weapons etc. The weapons will be used by the Merseyside's Authorised firearms officers (AFO) The contract will be awarded to a single service provider and will be for Merseyside Police only and will not be open to any other authorities. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside Police as the Contracting Authority for Merseyside Police. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019182-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Nov 2021 - 7 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | Lots value | £480,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L1 8JX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts ## Release History - 9 Aug 2021 at 10:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019182-2021 - 9 Aug 2021 at 09:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019173-2021 - 2 Aug 2021 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018476-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.merseyside.police.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39053&B=BLUELIGHT - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32215 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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