---
title: "Ammunition (2026-2030)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06496b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# Ammunition (2026-2030)

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06496b

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire involves the supply of firearms ammunition over a four-year period, from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2030. The procurement falls under the goods industry category, specifically ammunition with CPV classification 35330000. The contract was awarded using a direct procurement method due to technical compatibility concerns with existing goods, thus ensuring operational efficiency. Located in Preston, Lancashire, the procurement process has reached the award and contract stages, as noted on 26th February 2026. This direct award prompted an agreement valued at £510,000, with a gross amount of £612,000. Key suppliers include GMK LIMITED, IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL) LIMITED, POINT SOUTH LIMITED, and VIKING ARMS LIMITED, all of whom play crucial roles in delivering these goods.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the ammunition supply sector, particularly those looking to establish or grow relationships with government authorities. Companies like GMK LIMITED and VIKING ARMS LIMITED, classified as SMEs, demonstrated their prowess in fulfilling complex tender requirements, making it a lucrative opportunity for similar-sized businesses striving for growth in the public procurement landscape. Those capable of maintaining high compatibility with technical specifications and ensuring seamless integration with existing systems will find this contract appealing, as it guarantees consistent business throughout its duration with a prominent public sector authority in Lancashire.

## Notice

Supply of Firearms Ammunition for the period 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2030

### Procurement Information

Change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017508-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £510,000 |
| Contracts value | £510,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | GMK; IAN EDGAR(LIVERPOOL)LIMITED; POINT SOUTH; VIKING ARMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35330000 - Ammunition

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 15:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017508-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013866-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 16:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010680-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017508-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013866-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010680-2026
  5th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edgarbrothers.com
- http://www.pmd.vikingarms.com
- http://www.point-south.uk
- https://www.bdtuk.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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