Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Metropolitan Police Service
New Scotland Yard
LONDON
SW1A2JL
Contact
John Powell
NCTPHQMailbox-.Commercial@met.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI32 - Westminster
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Police Primary Carbine System
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Authority wishes to setup a multi-force framework agreement for the provision of a Police Primary Carbine System for up to 7 years (5+1+1).This framework will be split into three lots, one for a suppressed police carbine system, one for an unsuppressed police carbine system, and one for a Multi-Functional Aiming Laser (MFAL).
Lot 1: Suppressed Build
Anticipated Volume: c600 systems
Number of Suppliers: One
Buyers:
- The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime(MOPAC) on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing HQ (CTPHQ) (Lead Authority)
- West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
- The Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales
- Avon & Somerset Constabulary
- Thames Valley Police
- Scottish Police Authority
- CPD - Supplies and Services Division
Lot 2: Unsuppressed Build
Anticipated Volume: c9,300 systems
Number of Suppliers: Multiple
Buyers: Police forces listed on
https://www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/
(https://www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/)
Lot 3: MFAL
Anticipated Volume: c600 units
Number of Suppliers: One
Buyers:
- The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime(MOPAC) on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing HQ (CTPHQ) (Lead Authority)
- West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
- The Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales
- Avon & Somerset Constabulary
- Thames Valley Police
- Scottish Police Authority
- CPD - Supplies and Services Division
This procurement will follow the restricted procedure under DSPCR2011. This publication notifies the market of the launch of the SSQ stage of the tender. Candidates are to request access to the SSQ documentation via the email contact in Section I. The Candidate will then be provided access to the SSQ documentation on the Coupa portal. Timelines for the tender can be found on the SSQ document. Please note, timelines within this notice are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change. Any change to the procurement timelines will be communicated to Candidates/Bidders as soon as reasonably practicable via the Coupa portal.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2025/S 000-000999
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
II.1.9
Lot No
3
Place of text to be modified
1) Short description
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As noted in Section II: Object, this will be a sole supplier framework. The most economically advantageous tender will be selected following the aforementioned stages in the tender
process. Bidders are permitted to submit one bid.
The high level specification is as follows:
•Two laser power levels (eye safe and max. power)
•Visible and infrared laser beam or infrared laser beam and infrared illuminator
•Ability for operator use via a button and/or trigger cable
•Size is small, lightweight and housed within a sturdy low-profile housing
•Offers adaptation to different weapon systems via a picatinny rail
•Continuous operation is not restricted by battery drain
•To be Commercially available Off The Shelf(COTS) and use COTS battery power source
•Protected to IPX7 rating or equivalent standard
•Intuitive controls, with minimal initial/ ongoing training burden
•Minimal maintenance required over service life of >5 years
•To include warranty with manufacturer spares and support throughout its expected lifetime
Nine contracting authorities will have access to this lot. They are:
• The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime(MOPAC) on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing HQ (CTPHQ) (Lead Authority)
• West Yorkshire Combined Authority
• West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
• The Greater Manchester Combined Authority
• Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales
• Avon & Somerset Constabulary
• Thames Valley Police
• Scottish Police Authority
• CPD - Supplies and Services Division
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As noted in Section II: Object, this will be a sole supplier framework. The most economically advantageous tender will be selected following the aforementioned stages in the tender
process. Bidders are permitted to submit one bid.
The high level specification is as follows:
•Two laser power levels (eye safe and max. power)
•Visible (red or green) and infrared laser beam or infrared laser beam and infrared illuminator
•Ability for operator use via a button and/or trigger cable
•Size is small, lightweight and housed within a sturdy low-profile housing
•Offers adaptation to different weapon systems via a picatinny rail
•Continuous operation is not restricted by battery drain
•To be Commercially available Off The Shelf(COTS) and use COTS battery power source
•Protected to IPX7 rating or equivalent standard
•Intuitive controls, with minimal initial/ ongoing training burden
•Minimal maintenance required over service life of >5 years
•To include warranty with manufacturer spares and support throughout its expected lifetime
Nine contracting authorities will have access to this lot. They are:
• The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime(MOPAC) on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing HQ (CTPHQ) (Lead Authority)
• West Yorkshire Combined Authority
• West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
• The Greater Manchester Combined Authority
• Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales
• Avon & Somerset Constabulary
• Thames Valley Police
• Scottish Police Authority
• CPD - Supplies and Services Division