---
title: "7F Carbine Replacement RFI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e978"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2025-03-04"
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# 7F Carbine Replacement RFI

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e978

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent, and Essex are jointly conducting a procurement process titled "7F Carbine Replacement RFI" for the replacement of carbines, classified under the goods industry category with CPV code 35321200 for rifles. This planning stage commenced on 4th March 2025, with a Request for Information (RFI) due by 18th March 2025. The procurement is managed by Bedfordshire's Commissioner with an estimated value of £1,200,000. Interested suppliers will find opportunities on the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal, with the anticipated formal notice expected by 1st September 2025. The contract period begins on 4th March 2026 and may extend until 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in firearms and tactical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially encouraged to participate. The procurement of high-value items such as carbines offers suppliers a chance to secure substantial contracts and showcase their products to multiple police forces, thereby enhancing their reputation and market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

The Seven Force Strategic Collaboration Procurement Team is carrying out a Preliminary Market Testing Exercise for Request for Information for Carbine Replacement. Please refer to the 7F-2023-C099 - Carbine Replacement RFI Document for further detail on the information the forces are looking to obtain from interested suppliers. This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the It should be noted that this RFI is not intended to be a call for competition.

### Planning Information

Request for Information process, RFI document requires completion and returning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007905-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Additional buyers | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK; THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX |
| Locality | KEMPSTON |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK43 9AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Silver End & Cressing |
| Westminster constituency | Witham |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35321200 - Rifles

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 16:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007905-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007905-2025
  4th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://7force.force.com
- https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk
- https://7force.force.com/login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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