Official UK procurement notice
Police Primary Carbine System Framework
Authority: Metropolitan Police Service (Police & fire)·Consortium: 10 public authorities
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionEstablishment of a multi-force framework agreement for the provision of a police primary carbine system for up to 7 years (5+1+1).
This framework agreement is split into three lots:
Lot 1: Suppressed Police Primary Carbine System
Suppliers: 1
Value: £3,463,360.00
Lot 2: Unsuppressed Police Primary Carbine System
Suppliers: 6
Value: £25,000,000.00
Lot 3: Multi-Functioning Aiming Laser (MFAL)
Suppliers: 1
Value:£530,722.00
Lots 1 and 3 are accessible by the following contracting authorities:
- 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
- Police Service of Northern Ireland
Lot 2 is accessible by the following contractingauthorities:
- Police forces listed on
www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/ ↗
(www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/ ↗)
- Purchasing bodies on behalf of the aforementioned police forces
CPV: Infrared lamps · Lasers · Light firearms · Parts of firearms and ammunition · Parts of light firearms · Purchase · Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 48 suppliers · 14 bids on the busiest of 3 lots (0.3 per place) · 7 appointed
- Framework period
- … – … (7 yrs)
- Electronic auction
An e-auction will be used on Lots 1 and 3 of the framework whilst physical testing of the down-selected bids is underway (anticipated between April-May 2025 for lot 1, July-August 2025 for lot 3). Bidders will be requested to submit a preliminary pricing schedule as part of the ITT response, which will act as the starting point for the Bidder for the auction. A practice event will be hosted by the Authority to allow Bidders to familiarise themselves with the process and test the functionality of the system. The auction will be hosted on the Authority's sourcing portal, Coupa.
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · no lot values publishedLot #1Suppressed Police Carbine System
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 up to two bids on this lot, with utilising either operating system.
The high level specification for this weapon system is as follows:
- AR15 style carbine utilising a direct impingement or gas operated system
- 5.56 calibre with a 11" - 12" max barrel length
- Full ambidextrous controls
- Fitted with an adjustable stock which can be locked in several positions - maximum length (with stock collapsed) of 30" (excluding suppressor)
- Fitted with full length picatinny rail along upper receiver and hand guard
- Handguard fitted with M-Lok attachment system at 3, 6 & 9 o'clock positions
- Supplied with a QD high flow suppressor designed to minimise gasses around the firer
along with a suitable muzzle brake / flash hider
- Must be compatible with simmunition / UTM blank and paint kits, this will also include the provision of a training suppressor
- Must be capable of disassembly for routine maintenance without the need for tools
- Must function suppressed and unsuppressed with the current national operational ammunition
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 Quantity or scope: circa 600 systems
Lot #2Unsuppressed Police Carbine System
As noted in Section II: Object, this will be a multi-supplier framework. Bids that meet the predetermined pass mark will be awarded a place on this lot following the aforementioned stages in the tender process. Bidders are permitted to submit up to two bids on this lot, with utilising either operating system.
The high level specification for this weapon system is as follows:
- AR15 style carbine utilising a direct impingement or gas operated system
- 5.56 calibre with a 11" - 12" max barrel length
- Full ambidextrous controls
- Fitted with an adjustable stock which can be locked in several positions - maximum length
(with stock collapsed) of 30" (excluding suppressor)
- Fitted with full length picatinny rail along upper receiver and hand guard
- Handguard fitted with M-Lok attachment system at3, 6 & 9 o'clock positions
- Must be compatible with simmunition / UTM blank and paint kits
- Must be capable of disassembly for routine maintenance without the need for tools
- Must function with the current national operational ammunition
This lot will be accessible by police forces listed on www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/ ↗. Quantity or scope: circa 9,300 systems
Lot #3Multi-Functioning Aiming Laser (MFAL)
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
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “Police Primary Carbine System Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 48 suppliers, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32009L0081 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (Directive 2009/81/EC)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 4 Dec 2024, 13:11 GMT
- Last source update
- 22 Sept 2025, 10:50 BST
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-058390- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c22aFind a Tender
Publisher note: As noted in Section II: Object, this PIN is issued as a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence/information, to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find a Tender and on Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. To request access to the RFI please email [email protected] and request the RFI related to the Police Primary Carbine System PIN. The specification details can be reviewed and any responses should be returned to the same email address before the deadline of 12:00 on Monday 6th January 2024. The Authority seeks to determine market potential and consider market views on the requirements with a view to ensure such views are considered for any potential procurement that the Authority may wish to launch. No information contained in this RFI, or in any communication made between the Authorities and any potential provider in connection with this RFI, shall be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement, or representation that any procurement or contract may result from this RFI. Under no circumstances shall the Authorities incur any liability in respect of this RFI or any supporting documentation. The Authorities will not reimburse any costs incurred by potential providers in connection with preparation and submission of their responses to this RFI.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 13 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
13 Feb 2025 → 22 Sept 2025 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown13 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Invitations to tender expected27 Feb 2025
- Notice published395 days ago22 Sept 2025, 10:50 BST
Notice history
4 events · 7 releases on Find a Tender · since 13 Jan 2025- Status changed to active13 Jan 2025, 11:42 GMT
- Procurement method changed13 Jan 2025, 11:42 GMT
- Deadline published: 13 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT13 Jan 2025, 11:42 GMT
- Buyer details updated9 Sept 2025, 12:36 BST
Published amendments (4 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TextVI.2 | ...To request access to the RFI please email [email protected] and request the RFI related to the Police Primary Carbine System PIN. The specification details can be reviewed and any responses should be returned to the same email address before the deadline of 12:00 on Monday 6th January 2024... | ...To request access to the RFI please email [email protected] and request the RFI related to the Police Primary Carbine System PIN. The specification details can be reviewed and any responses should be returned to the same email address before the deadline of 12:00 on Monday 6th January 2025... | |
| — | Text1) Short description · II.1.9 | 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 illumi… | 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 … | |
| — | TextShort Description of the Contract or Purchase(s) · II.1.5 | ... 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 2: Unsuppressed Build Anticipated Volume: c9,300 systems Number of Suppliers: Multiple Buyers: Police forces, including purchasing bodies on behalf of police forces, listed on https://www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/ (https://www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/)... | |
| — | Text1) Short Description · II.1.9 | ...This lot will be accessible by police forces listed on https://www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/ (https://www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/) ... | ...This lot will be accessible by police forces, including purchasing bodies on behalf of the police forces, listed on https://www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/ (https://www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/) ... | |
| — | DateLot 1 Date of Contract Award Decision · V.1 | 26 Aug 2025 | 22 Dec 2025 | +118 d |
| — | DateLot 2 Date of Contract Award Decision · V.1 | 26 Aug 2025 | 22 Dec 2025 | +118 d |
| — | DateLot 3 Date of Contract Award Decision · V.1 | 26 Aug 2025 | 22 Dec 2025 | +118 d |
Reason for F14: Amendment to the date stated for contract award. The Framework Contract is not yet signed, therefore a provisional date has been added to the Contract Award Notice via an F14 Notice. Should the Framework Contract be awarded sooner, a further F14 Notice will be published.
3 amendments published without a description.
Routine re-releases (7)
- 2025-01: 2 releases · 13 Jan 2025, 15 Jan 2025
- 2024-12: 2 releases · 4 Dec 2024, 6 Dec 2024
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast8 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 7 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £25,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Police Primary Carbine System Framework Lot 1
- Signed
- 26 Aug 2025
- Value
- £3,463,360
- Status
- active
Police Primary Carbine System Framework Lot 2
- Signed
- 26 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Police Primary Carbine System Framework Lot 2
- Signed
- 26 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Police Primary Carbine System Framework Lot 2
- Signed
- 26 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Police Primary Carbine System Framework Lot 2
- Signed
- 26 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Police Primary Carbine System Framework Lot 2
- Signed
- 26 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Police Primary Carbine System Framework Lot 2
- Signed
- 26 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Police Primary Carbine System Framework Lot 3
- Signed
- 26 Aug 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Suppressed Police Carbine System | 14bids | — | — | — |
| 2 · Unsuppressed Police Carbine System | 14bids | — | — | — |
| 3 · Multi-Functioning Aiming Laser (MFAL) | 4bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
9 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Greater Manchester Combined AuthorityContracting authority
- Police Service of Northern IrelandContracting authority
- Police and Crime Commissioner for South WalesContracting authority
- Police and Crime Commissioner for West MidlandsContracting authority
- Scottish Police AuthorityContracting authority
- Thames Valley PoliceContracting authority
- The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon & SomersetContracting authority
- West Yorkshire PoliceContracting authority
Framework contractors & participating bidders
7 commercial parties on the notice- Anartes LimitedFramework contractor
- FNH UK LimitedFramework contractor
- GMK LimitedFramework contractor
- Highland Defence LimitedFramework contractor
- Ian Edgar (Liverpool) LimitedFramework contractor
- Level Peaks Associates LtdFramework contractor
- Viking Arms LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.