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title: "Nominated Test Laboratory for the Assessment of Submissions of Chemical Irritant Sprays"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04afac"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
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# Nominated Test Laboratory for the Assessment of Submissions of Chemical Irritant Sprays

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04afac

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## Summary

The Home Office, located in London, United Kingdom, has issued a tender titled "Nominated Test Laboratory for the Assessment of Submissions of Chemical Irritant Sprays" under the industry category of services, specifically "Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition" (CPV: 73432000). The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open procedure. Key dates include the tender end date on 25th November 2024 at 10:00 AM, and the award period starting on 25th November 2024 at 10:01 AM. The initial contract period is 12 months, with options for three additional 12-month extensions, having a potential total value of £1,200,000 GBP. The Home Office requires a test facility to conduct assessments according to the Home Office Standard and Guidance Document for Police Chemical Irritant Sprays.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing, laboratory services, and those with proficiency in managing chemical irritant sprays within a regulated framework. It is especially suitable for businesses with ISO9001 or ISO17025 accreditation, necessary licensing for handling prohibited weapons, and experience in subcontracting chemical testing elements compliantly. SMEs, like the previously awarded Alford Technologies, could effectively compete by showcasing quality management systems, expertise in testing and evaluation, and capability to handle police-grade chemical irritant sprays. Participation requires registration on the Home Office's e-Sourcing Portal, reinforcing electronic submission and adherence to detailed procurement documentation.

## Notice

Services: The Secretary of State for the Home Department (the 'Home Office') requires a test facility to conduct independent assessment of submissions of police chemical irritant sprays based on Pelargonic Acid Vanillylamide (PAVA) which will consist of a technical file review, conducting testing and reporting in accordance with Home Office Standard for Police chemical Irritant sprays: PAVA, Publication Number: 23/14 (here on in referred to as the Standard) and Home Office Certification for Police Chemical Irritant Spray: PAVA. Process and Guidance Document (here on in referred to as the Guidance Document). The test facility will act as the Nominated Test Laboratory (NTL) in accordance the Guidance Document.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Home Office is seeking to create a contract with a single supplier to test chemical irritant sprays.

Options: The contract will run for an initial period of 1 year, with an option to extend by 3 extension periods of 1 year (up to a maximum of 4 years).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007993-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,193,889 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALFORD TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73432000 - Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007993-2025
- 21 Oct 2024 at 13:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033959-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/home-office
- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

## Provenance

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