---
title: "7.62mm (.338) Glass Penetrating Rifle Ammo - TENDER"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0520ab"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0520ab.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
published: "2025-07-15"
---

# 7.62mm (.338) Glass Penetrating Rifle Ammo - TENDER

Buyer: THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0520ab

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## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime, located in London, is spearheading a procurement process for the "7.62mm (.338) Glass Penetrating Rifle Ammo - TENDER." This falls under the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, under CPV code 35300000. Currently in the planning update stage, the tender has been announced with a publication date of 15th July 2025, and potential suppliers should note the next communication notice date of 31st August 2025. The planned contract period for this project is from 31st May 2026 to 1st June 2030, and it represents an opportunity driven by central government procurement authority. This is a significant contract for goods within the UK region.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised ammunition or related military supplies. It offers growth potential for those able to deliver innovative alternatives that meet the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) requirements. Firms experienced in manufacturing or distributing specialised weaponry components will find this an attractive prospect. Engaging in this contract process can provide significant business growth in a future-oriented market, and companies with specialised capabilities in high-grade ammunition production would be particularly well-placed to benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

This is a project plan for the Rifle ammo Tender to allow alternatives to be considered by DSTL in the future

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040288-2025 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 20:56 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040288-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 09:01 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025738-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040288-2025
  15th July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025738-2025
  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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