--- title: "Kinetic Impact Projectile" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0347dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0347dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0347dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0347dc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2022-06-17" --- # Kinetic Impact Projectile Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0347dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0347dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0347dc.json) ## Summary The Home Office, based in London, UK, is planning a procurement process for a Kinetic Impact Projectile, classified under the industry category of Weapons, ammunition and associated parts (CPV code: 35300000). This tender is currently in the planning stage, and the relevant Request for Information (RFI) is set to gather market intelligence before any contract notice is published. Interested parties must express their interest by sending RFI responses to the Home Office by the deadline of 6th July. A future notice date has been indicated for 1st September 2022. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of firearms, ammunition development, and related technologies. Companies that specialise in supplying law enforcement or developing innovative weapon systems would be particularly well-suited to engage in this process, as the Home Office seeks to explore alternative kinetic impact projectile systems. By participating in this RFI, businesses can position themselves for potential future contracts while contributing to the evolution of law enforcement capabilities in the UK. ## Notice In accordance with the UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials General Provision 2, HMG is under an obligation to "...develop a range of means as broad as possible and equip law enforcement officials with various types of weapons and ammunition that would allow for a differentiated use of force...". In this overall context the authorities are seeking information on possible alternative kinetic impact projectile systems. It is emphasised that this RFI should not be interpreted as meaning there are plans to discontinue the use of AEP. This is an information gathering exercise to support future direction and decision making in this area if suitable alternatives are identified. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Contracting Authority is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence/information, to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market. t is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published in Find a Tender Service and on Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. To request access to the RFI document please email CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov and request the RFI document related to Kinetic Impact Projectile. The document will then be sent for completion and should be returned to the same email address before the deadline of 6th July ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016695-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2022 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts - 35330000 - Ammunition - 73422000 - Development of firearms and ammunition ## Release History - 17 Jun 2022 at 13:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016695-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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