Scope
Reference
FCCN004003
Description
We will be awarding a framework agreement for the supply of firearms, ammunition and equipment to Forestry England.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. Firearms
Description
Full details of the firearms required are detailed in the Specification document.
Lot 2. Sound Moderators
Description
Full details of the sound moderators required are detailed in the Specification document.
Lot 3. Ammunition
Description
Full details of the ammunition requirements are detailed in the Specification document.
Lot 4. Optics
Description
Full details of the optics requirements are detailed in the Specification document.
Lot 5. Sundry Items
Description
Full details of the sundry item requirements are detailed in the Specification document.
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The prices submitted in the Pricing Schedule will be held for the length of the framework. However, should there be a market increase against particular items/components, a price review can be requested at the annual anniversary of the framework start date.
Orders will be direct awarded based on individual items required.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1. Firearms
Lots
Lot 1. Firearms
Suppliers (4)
- GMK LIMITED
- HIGHLAND OUTDOORS LIMITED, T/A HIGHLAND DEFENCE
- PRECISION RIFLE SERVICES LIMITED
- THE GUNSMITHS LIMITED T/A Simpson Brothers Gun Shop Ltd
Contract value
- £40,000 excluding VAT
- £48,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 December 2025
Contract dates
- 15 December 2025 to 14 December 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. Sound Moderators
Lots
Lot 2. Sound Moderators
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 December 2025
Contract dates
- 15 December 2025 to 14 December 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 3. Ammunition
Lots
Lot 3. Ammunition
Suppliers (3)
- GMK LIMITED
- HIGHLAND OUTDOORS LIMITED, T/A HIGHLAND DEFENCE
- THE GUNSMITHS LIMITED T/A Simpson Brothers Gun Shop Ltd
Contract value
- £155,000 excluding VAT
- £186,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 December 2025
Contract dates
- 15 December 2025 to 14 December 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 4. Optics
Lots
Lot 4. Optics
Suppliers (5)
- BEECHWOOD EQUIPMENT LIMITED
- ELITE OPTICAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED
- HIGHLAND OUTDOORS LIMITED, T/A HIGHLAND DEFENCE
- POINT SOUTH LIMITED
- PRECISION RIFLE SERVICES LIMITED
Contract value
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 December 2025
Contract dates
- 15 December 2025 to 14 December 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 5. Sundry Items
Lots
Lot 5. Sundry Items
Suppliers (4)
- BEECHWOOD EQUIPMENT LIMITED
- GMK LIMITED
- HIGHLAND OUTDOORS LIMITED, T/A HIGHLAND DEFENCE
- THE GUNSMITHS LIMITED T/A Simpson Brothers Gun Shop Ltd
Contract value
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 December 2025
Contract dates
- 15 December 2025 to 14 December 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
BEECHWOOD EQUIPMENT LIMITED
- Companies House: 04086923
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYP-5482-LGLG
Unit 12, Quadrum Park, Old Portsmouth Road
Peasmarsh, Guildford
GU3 1LU
United Kingdom
Email: jmann@beechwoodequipment.com
Website: http://www.beechwoodequipment.com
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 4. Optics
Contract 5. Sundry Items
ELITE OPTICAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED
- Companies House: 11178856
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDB-5425-LZPR
Unit 5-7, The Alpha Centre, Osprey Road,
Exeter
EX2 7JG
United Kingdom
Email: gary@eliteoptical.co.uk
Website: https://www.eliteoptical.co.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 4. Optics
GMK LIMITED
- Companies House: 08420479
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHWT-5422-XYMX
Bear House
Fareham
PO15 5RL
United Kingdom
Email: ashorter@gmk.co.uk
Website: https://www.bdtuk.uk/
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Firearms
Contract 2. Sound Moderators
Contract 3. Ammunition
Contract 5. Sundry Items
HIGHLAND OUTDOORS LIMITED, T/A HIGHLAND DEFENCE
- Companies House: 06122579
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWW-5789-MGBJ
Kilworth Sticks Farm And Lakes
North Kilworth
LE17 6JG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Firearms
Contract 3. Ammunition
Contract 4. Optics
Contract 5. Sundry Items
POINT SOUTH LIMITED
- Companies House: 09667636
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYD-6121-JRWG
7 Cooks Lane
Emsworth
PO10 8LG
United Kingdom
Email: mike@point-south.uk
Website: http://www.point-south.uk
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 4. Optics
PRECISION RIFLE SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: SC196657
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCW-3959-PDRW
Logie Cottage
Banffshire
AB37 9BA
United Kingdom
Email: info@precisionrifles.com
Website: http://WWW.PRECISIONRIFLES.CO.UK
Region: UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Firearms
Contract 2. Sound Moderators
Contract 4. Optics
THE GUNSMITHS LIMITED T/A Simpson Brothers Gun Shop Ltd
- Companies House: 10933539
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJBG-6679-ZBGJ
Wittering Grange Farm Leicester Road
Peterborough
PE8 6NR
United Kingdom
Region: UKH11 - Peterborough
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Firearms
Contract 2. Sound Moderators
Contract 3. Ammunition
Contract 5. Sundry Items
Contracting authority
Forestry Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG
620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government