---
title: "Drop-Leg Holsters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067823"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# Drop-Leg Holsters

Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067823

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, based in London, involves the award of a contract for the supply of Drop-Leg Holsters for Glock 17 pistols. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically targeting police uniforms, and is classified as a high-value procurement above the threshold. The procurement method used was a direct award due to the supplier's exclusive distribution rights and intellectual property considerations. The contract, valued at £400,000, is currently at the award stage with the completion of the tender process confirmed on 31st March 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 14th April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2031, with key dates including the scheduled signing by 14th April 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in manufacturing or distributing law enforcement gear. The opportunity is ideally suited for businesses with niche expertise or exclusive distribution rights in specialised equipment for police forces. Companies with innovation in security mechanisms and the ability to fulfil UK exclusivity requirements stand to gain considerable advantage. This contract underscores the significance of establishing strong partnerships and understanding the specific training and equipment requirements of law enforcement agencies to successfully engage with sub-central government bodies like the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of Drop-Leg Holsters for Glock 17 pistols.

### Procurement Information

The types of holsters required were originally purchased by the MPS in the 1990s (pre-dating modern UK public contracts / procurement legislation) due to their Unique Selling Point of having a Level 3 retention system in which MPS police officers are specifically trained to use. These holsters have security mechanisms which are trademarked by a specific manufacturer and the Supplier is the exclusive UK Distributer of the required holsters appointed by the manufacturer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029391-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPEN INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35811200 - Police uniforms

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 07:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029391-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 14:54 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029247-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029391-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029247-2026
  30th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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