---
title: "Provision of Training Ammunition to the Metropolitan Police Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dbe7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE METROPOLITAN POLICE FEDERATION"
published: "2023-06-23"
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# Provision of Training Ammunition to the Metropolitan Police Service

Buyer: THE METROPOLITAN POLICE FEDERATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dbe7

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service is planning a tender for the provision of training ammunition. The procurement process involves setting up a national framework for training ammunition to complement operational ammunition types. The estimated contract value is £3,000,000 GBP. The tender includes multiple lots for different types of training ammunition such as 5.56mm and 7.62mm. The buying organisation is The Metropolitan Police Federation based in London, United Kingdom. The communication of future notices is scheduled for 1st August 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of ammunition or related goods. Companies specializing in manufacturing or supplying training ammunition could benefit from competing in this tender. The Metropolitan Police Federation, a public body focusing on public order and safety issues, is the contracting authority for this procurement. The current stage of the process is in the planning phase, with the tender initiation type indicated as 'tender'. The location of the procurement is specified to be in the United Kingdom, and the main procurement category is 'goods'.

## Notice

The MPS are looking to set up a framework, to be established nationally, for training ammunition. The ammunition to be selected, is to compliment the Operational ammunition, namely 9mm Lugar 147 gr Gold dot, 5.56mm Tactical Bonded 62gr and Hornady 7.62 x 35mm 111gr as well as Blanks, Marker and Pyrotechnics.

### Lot Information

5.56mm Training ammunition

Lot 1 - 0.223" / 5.56mm training 55 or 62gr. This is the training equivalent and should compliment the new Ops ammo (5.56mm Tactical Bonded 62gr) Estimated MPS Volumes - 500K - 750K per annum,

7.62mm Training Ammunition

Lot 2 is to compliment Ops round - Hornady 7.62mm X 35mm (.300 BLK) 111gr MFX TAP Barium. Estimated MPS Volumes - 180K - 200K per annum.

Lot 3 - 9mm Training Ammo

Lot 3 is to compliment Ops round 9mm Luger 147gr Gold Dot G2. Estimated MPS Volumes - 1.7m - 2m per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017895-2023 |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | THE METROPOLITAN POLICE FEDERATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW6 6LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent |
| Local authority | Brent |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park |
| Westminster constituency | Queen's Park and Maida Vale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35330000 - Ammunition

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2023 at 09:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017895-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.met.police.uk

## Provenance

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