---
title: "PSNI - Water Cannon Replacement - Pre-Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c00f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# PSNI - Water Cannon Replacement - Pre-Market Engagement

Buyer: POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c00f

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## Summary

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is initiating a preliminary market engagement for the procurement of replacement water cannons to be used in public order disturbances. This process is at the planning stage and aims to evaluate the market's capability to supply these specialist vehicles and associated services. Managed by the Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) Supplies & Services Division, which serves as the central procurement authority for the Northern Irish government, the engagement seeks insights to inform future procurement decisions. Interested suppliers must submit a questionnaire via eTendersNI, due by 3 pm on 30 July 2026. The procurement is focused on the goods category, specifically targeting specialist vehicles and police equipment, and it is planned to take place in the United Kingdom, with the contract period envisaged from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2042.

This tender opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specializing in the supply of specialist vehicles and related after-sale services, especially those equipped to meet the unique demands of police equipment. With a gross contract value estimated at £9.6 million, this engagement allows suppliers to position themselves strategically in anticipation of the full tender process. Companies with capabilities in producing police cars or water cannons, as well as those able to provide comprehensive product lifecycle services, are particularly well-suited to engage with this opportunity. Given that this stage is primarily for information gathering, participating suppliers can influence the scope and requirements of the upcoming procurement phase, potentially creating a tailored opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is currently considering a tendering procedure for the future supply of replacement water cannons deployed in public order disturbances. The PSNI seeks to establish the extent of Suppliers in the market and what their capabilities are regarding product supply and after-sale services. At this stage, any information gathered through this Exercise will inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process and will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise.

### Planning Information

Any Suppliers wishing to participate in the Contracting Authority's Preliminary Market
Engagement for this requirement, must complete the questionnaire available via
eTendersNI under ID 6597081. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by 3pm on the engagement deadline date of 30 July 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061212-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2042 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT5 6LE |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34114200 - Police cars
- 35200000 - Police equipment

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 11:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061212-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061212-2026
  30th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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