Planning

Less Lethal Weapons (LLW) 0-50m Systems Framework for Policing

  • Home Office

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-069774

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05d736 (view related notices)

Published 30 October 2025, 2:38pm



Scope

Reference

P19606

Description

The aim of the procurement is to award a framework for the provision of Small Calibre Impact Launcher systems (SCILs) and Kinetic Impact Projectile systems (KIPs) to supplement existing Less Lethal Weapons capability across Policing.

The two-lot framework is expected to be four years in term, with a total noncommittal ceiling value of £40m. Interested suppliers will be invited to submit one bid for one or both lots. The intention is to award two contracts per lot, with a total of four systems available for purchase by UK and NI Policing via a direct award procedure (two SCILs, two KIPs).

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

  • £40,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £48,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 22 March 2027 to 21 March 2031
  • 4 years

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 35220000 - Anti-riot equipment
  • 35320000 - Firearms
  • 35330000 - Ammunition

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

Engagement

Engagement deadline

28 November 2025

Engagement process description

Market Engagement Session via Teams, 13th November 2025

The Home Office is hosting an online market engagement session on Thursday 13th November 11:30-13:00 for all interested suppliers. Register your interest via email to CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk

The session will provide suppliers with an opportunity to raise queries about the project and provide live anonymised feedback. The presentation will cover:

-Background to the project

-Detail on the procurement process

-Summary of the requirements (with the draft specification being shared following the meeting)

-Timetable

-Draft financial pricing model / proposed financial approach

-Evaluation approach including draft questions and anticipated weightings

Ahead of the publish of this preliminary market engagement notice, the Home Office also shared with known suppliers a short, 6-question questionnaire to gain an understanding of the level of market interest and number of potential solutions available. A summary of the procurement scope, approach, and timeline was provided.

This document can be made available upon request via CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

22 December 2025


Contracting authority

Home Office

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWGC-6513-PQLZ

2 Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4DF

United Kingdom

Region: UKI32 - Westminster

Organisation type: Public authority - central government