---
title: "Variable Rifle Scopes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06028c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
published: "2026-01-09"
---

# Variable Rifle Scopes

Buyer: THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06028c

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed is a planning stage tender initiated by The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC), located at 169 Union Street, London, and facilitated by the Metropolitan Police Service. The project, titled "Variable Rifle Scopes," falls under the industry category of "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment." It is currently in the planning stage with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 9th January 2026. Interested parties are advised to submit their participation by 13th January 2026. While the physical delivery location remains within the UK, the procurement is intended for national rifle officers equipped on Armed Response Vehicles. The communication notice for future opportunities is scheduled for release by 20th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced optics technology, particularly those experienced in supplying defence-grade equipment. Companies focused on security and tactical enhancements could find this tender rewarding. The process invites competition for Low Power Variable Optic scopes to fit the SIG MCX weapon system, making it ideal for manufacturers and suppliers with proven expertise in producing reliable and precise rifle scopes that meet stringent law enforcement standards. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in customising equipment to police specifications will likely have an edge in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

This procurement is being conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) who are the Contracting Authority as defined in Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023. The authority intends to conduct a competition for the procurement of a new Low Power Variable Optic (LVPO) to be mounted on the personal issue SIG MCX primary weapon system of Armed Response Vehicle (ARV) Officers who are trained National Rifle Officers/Tactical Rifle Officers (NRO/TRO)

### Planning Information

Please submit your participation via COUPA and answer the MEQ accordingly

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001750-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 11:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001750-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001750-2026
  9th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement 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

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