---
title: "Rifle & Shotgun/12g Ammunition (.308 & .338)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052072"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052072.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
published: "2025-07-15"
---

# Rifle & Shotgun/12g Ammunition (.308 & .338)

Buyer: THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052072

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime involves the planned purchase of rifle and shotgun ammunition, specifically .308 and .338 calibres, with potential inclusion of 6.5 Creedmoor. This falls under the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. The contracting authority is a public authority under central government, based in London. Currently in the planning stage, this tender expects to see further notice by 30th July 2025, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 31st May 2026, lasting until 2nd February 2030. As a planned procurement, this provides opportunity for suppliers in the relevant goods category to prepare proposals in line with the context set by UK public contract regulations.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in ammunition and related weapons parts. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying high-calibre ammunition, especially those experienced in fulfilling large-scale government contracts, will find this procurement appealing. The involvement of a key metropolitan policing body as the buyer accentuates the importance and visibility of this contract, offering potential for enhancing reputation and expanding market presence within public security sectors.

## Notice

Rifle & Shotgun/12g Ammunition including OOBuck and RAM? This will also include Glass Penetration rounds. This will be .308 and .338. We may also include 6.5 Creedmoor ammo as an alternative calibre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040226-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 2 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| 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 MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 16:47 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040226-2025
- 15 Jul 2025 at 13:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040038-2025
- 29 May 2025 at 13:22 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028474-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 08:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025680-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040226-2025
  15th July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040038-2025
  15th July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028474-2025
  29th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025680-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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