---
title: "For the provision of the purchase of carbines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a59f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# For the provision of the purchase of carbines

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a59f

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside has completed a procurement process for the purchase of carbines under the Met Framework – Police Primary Carbine System Framework, Lot 2. This process has reached the award stage with the contract now active. The procurement falls within the industry category of firearms and is associated with public authority under sub-central government. The contracted supplier is GMK LIMITED, located in Fareham, UK. The contract covers a wide delivery region across multiple UK areas including regions UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract period begins on 1st June 2026 and ends on 31st May 2031, and was signed on 20th May 2026 with a value amounting to £188,338.4.

This tender opportunity represents a significant business growth avenue for suppliers operating within the firearms sector, particularly those capable of supplying complex and high-quality weaponry requisites for police forces. SMEs with established credentials in the firearms manufacturing and distribution industry, as demonstrated by GMK LIMITED's successful bid, are ideally positioned to compete in similar tenders. The contract not only endorses a supplier with expertise and reliable delivery but also showcases the scope for further opportunities in the public procurement market, given the expansive regional coverage required and the substantial contract values involved.

## Notice

For the purchase of Carbines for Humberside Police, off the Met Framework - Police Primary Carbine System Framework - Lot 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049483-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £148,618 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE |
| Locality | COTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU16 5SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cottingham North |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| 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

- 35320000 - Firearms

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 10:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049483-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049483-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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