Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 13/12/2017

Expire date: 12/01/2018

External Reference: 2017-493329

TED Reference: 2017/S 242-502336

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Metropolitan Police Service
n/a
Empress State Building, Lillie Road, Earls Court
Greater London
SW6 1TR
UK
Contact person: Natalie Aumeer
Telephone: +44 2071611553
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
I.3)

Communication

Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Market Engagement Small Arms Ammunitions - Metropolitan Police Service
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

35331000  -  Ammunition for firearms and warfare
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The MPS has a requirement for the provision of a wide variety of small arms ammunitions including pyrotechnic distraction devices to be used in both operational and training environments.
This PIN notice is intended to provide early engagement with interested suppliers and to ensure that suppliers are well prepared prior to publication of official tender opportunities for Small Arms Ammunitions for the Metropolitan Police Service.
Further information about the PIN and a questionnaire document can be found under document titled (Ammunitions Market Engagement). To access document please register at -
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40396
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 10000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35320000  -  Firearms
35340000  -  Parts of firearms and ammunition
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Market Engagement Small Arms Ammunitions - Metropolitan Police Service.
The MPS has a requirement for the provision of a wide variety of small arms ammunitions including pyrotechnic distraction devices to be used in both operational and training environments. Ammunition types and calibres likely to be sought are listed below.
Operational Ammunition
• 9mm
• 5.56 x 45mm
• 300Blk (7.62 x 35mm)
• Armour Piercing 7.62 x 51mm
Training Ammunition
• 9mm Lead Free or Frangible
• 5.56 x 45mm Lead Free or Frangible
• 300Blk (7.62 x 35mm) Preferably Lead Free
• 7.62 x 51mm Preferably Lead Free
Blanks and Paint
• 9mm
• 5.56 x 45mm
• 300Blk
• 7.62 x 51
Pyrotechnic distraction devices - Various.
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) intend to tender for a variety of Small Arms Ammunitions (Operational and Training) and Specialist Natures (or Pyrotechnic distraction devices) in 2018.
The MPS are still in the planning stages of our Procurement sourcing strategy for all our requirements mentioned above.
II.2.14)

Additional information

This PIN is accompanied by a market engagement document with further detail and market questionnaire. To access this please register: https://uk.eusupply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40396
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/03/2018

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

All relevant information to support this PIN is provided in an attachement. This can be accessed at https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40396