---
title: "The Provision of Ammunition and Associated Equipment from GMK Ltd"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064f23"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# The Provision of Ammunition and Associated Equipment from GMK Ltd

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064f23

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of ammunition and associated equipment. The contract was awarded to GMK Ltd, a SME based in Hampshire, through a direct award method. This procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government category and pertains to the supply of goods within the weapons and ammunition industry. The procurement does not involve competition, being below threshold, and covers delivery regions UKF24 and UKF25 in the United Kingdom. The contract is from 14 November 2025 to 13 November 2028, with a total gross value of £36,000, which was signed on 24 July 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in manufacturing and supplying ammunition and related equipment. Enterprises with expertise in defence and law enforcement gear, particularly those within the SME sector, would find this contract aligns well with their business operations. As GMK Ltd has been selected as the supplier, businesses looking to partner or supply additional components and accessories in this category could leverage synergies to expand their market presence. The procurement framework encourages other similar businesses to prepare for future opportunities in the public procurement sector, fostering growth through strategic alignment with government demands.

## Notice

The Provision of Ammunition and Associated Equipment from GMK Ltd, via direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012930-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GMK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
- 35330000 - Ammunition

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012930-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012930-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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