Provision of carbine replacement
British Transport PoliceEstimated Value
£293,000 – £0
Deadline
21 May 2026
Published
4 June 2026
Type
goods
Overview
Provision of carbines via Met Police Framework
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The Metropolitan Police is purchasing replacement carbines (semi-automatic rifles) through an existing framework agreement. This is a supply contract for firearms and related equipment.
Requirements
- Must be able to supply through the Met Police Framework — you need to either be on this framework already or understand how framework agreements work
- Likely requirement to be a licensed firearms supplier or distributor in the UK
- Compliance with UK firearms regulations and Home Office requirements
- Ability to meet police specification standards for carbines
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for detailed specifications, certification requirements, and framework terms
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply replacement carbines meeting Metropolitan Police technical and safety specifications
- Deliver firearms to agreed timescales and locations
- Provide documentation and compliance certificates as required
- Potentially provide maintenance or support services
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'framework agreement' contract — that means the Met Police has already pre-approved a list of suppliers, and this notice may be calling for delivery against existing terms rather than a full competitive bid. Check if you're already on the framework or if this is open to new suppliers.
- 2Firearms supply is heavily regulated — you must understand UK firearms law, Home Office licensing, and police procurement standards before bidding. If you're not licensed, this won't be viable.
- 3Look carefully for the 'contract value' and delivery timeline — police procurement often has strict deadlines and fixed budgets.
- 4Check the technical specification document closely — carbines have very specific performance, safety, and compatibility requirements. Any deviation could disqualify you.
- 5Framework agreements often lock in prices and terms for months or years, so understand your costs carefully before committing.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small firearms distributor not yet on the Met Police Framework, contact them directly about the application process — this tender may lead to future work even if you can't bid this time.
- Consider partnering with an established licensed supplier if you have other relevant expertise (e.g. logistics, training, maintenance) — subcontracting opportunities often exist in police equipment supply.
- Police procurement often includes 'social value' criteria — check if there are scoring points for apprenticeships, local employment, or community benefit, which can help smaller bidders compete.
Award Details
VIKING ARMS LIMITED
£293,000
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Key Dates
Published
4 June 2026
Submission deadline
21 May 2026
Notice type
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