Police Primary Carbine System

Multi-force framework agreement for the provision of a Police Primary Carbine System for up to 7 years (5+1+1). There is potential that this framework will be split into two lots, one for the suppressed build and the other for the unsuppressed build. This is subject to internal governance. The suppressed build will be a sole supplier framework, whereas the unsuppressed build will be a multi-supplier framework let to bidders who meet the standard set in the bid documentation. Further information regarding these lots can be found in the annexes to this Section II: Object of the Contract.The subsequent frameworks will facilitate the purchase of approved weapon systems to police services across the UK and Northern Ireland via a standardised call-off procedure. Usage of the framework agreements will be subject to demand and budget, therefore guarantees of orders cannot be provided. The agreements will follow a framework agreement structure, with terms rolling down to each contracting authority that contracts with the successful suppliers through the agreement. The procurements will be ran in stages, namely;

• Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ)
• Paper based evaluation stage
• Physical testing stage
• Pricing evaluation stage Due to the nature of the goods to be procured, the procurement process will be ran in line with the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (2011). Bidders will be downselected through each stage. Exact details of the process will be released in the tender documentation released in the subsequent contract notice published upon commencement of the tender. This notice 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. See Section VI: Complementary Information.