Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
7 Force Commercial Services
Suffolk Constabulary
Martlesham Heath
IP5 3QS
Contact
Esther Beaumont
Esther.beaumont@essex.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH1 - East Anglia
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Firing Range for Essex
Reference number
7F-2023-P005
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35320000 - Firearms
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Essex Police currently own a small 25m firing range which we can use for practice and training. However, a significant amount of training and qualification shooting must take place on a 50m firing range. As Essex do not own a facility of this size, we currently have to utilise ranges owned by other Police Forces and the Military in order to ensure our firearms officers are adequately trained and qualified.
Essex Police would like to understand what facilities exist in the county that could be made available.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
https://7force.force.com/login
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Essex Police currently own a small 25m firing range which we can use for practice and training. However, a significant amount of training and qualification shooting must take place on a 50m firing range. As Essex do not own a facility of this size, we currently have to utilise ranges owned by other Police Forces and the Military in order to ensure our firearms officers are adequately trained and qualified.
This PIN is being used to explore alternative facilities in County preferably that could be made available.
This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk
If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 January 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No