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Wildlife Control Equipment

Forestry Commission · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 09:27.

Opportunity overview

We will be awarding a framework agreement for the supply of firearms, ammunition and equipment to Forestry England.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

GMK Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£40k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
active
Location
Fareham, UKJ36, PO15 5RL, United Kingdom

Highland Outdoors Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£40k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
active
Location
Lutterworth, UKF22, LE17 6JG, United Kingdom

Precision Rifle Services Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£40k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
active
Location
Ballindalloch, UKM62, AB37 9AR, United Kingdom

Simpson Brothers Gun Shop

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£40k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
active
Location
Wansford, UKH11, PE8 6NR, United Kingdom

GMK Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£30k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
2
Status
active
Location
Fareham, UKJ36, PO15 5RL, United Kingdom

Precision Rifle Services Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£30k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
2
Status
active
Location
Ballindalloch, UKM62, AB37 9AR, United Kingdom

Simpson Brothers Gun Shop

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£30k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
2
Status
active
Location
Wansford, UKH11, PE8 6NR, United Kingdom

GMK Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£155k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
3
Status
active
Location
Fareham, UKJ36, PO15 5RL, United Kingdom

Highland Outdoors Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£155k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
3
Status
active
Location
Lutterworth, UKF22, LE17 6JG, United Kingdom

Simpson Brothers Gun Shop

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£155k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
3
Status
active
Location
Wansford, UKH11, PE8 6NR, United Kingdom

Beechwood Equipment Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£30k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 5 awarded suppliers
Award ID
4
Status
active
Location
Guildford, UKJ25, GU3 1LU, United Kingdom

Elite Optical Distribution Limited

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£30k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 5 awarded suppliers
Award ID
4
Status
active
Location
EXETER, UKK43, EX2 7JG, United Kingdom

Highland Outdoors Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£30k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 5 awarded suppliers
Award ID
4
Status
active
Location
Lutterworth, UKF22, LE17 6JG, United Kingdom

Point South Limited

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£30k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 5 awarded suppliers
Award ID
4
Status
active
Location
Waterlooville, UKJ35, PO7 7XN, United Kingdom

Precision Rifle Services Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£30k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 5 awarded suppliers
Award ID
4
Status
active
Location
Ballindalloch, UKM62, AB37 9AR, United Kingdom

Beechwood Equipment Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£50k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
5
Status
active
Location
Guildford, UKJ25, GU3 1LU, United Kingdom

GMK Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£50k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
5
Status
active
Location
Fareham, UKJ36, PO15 5RL, United Kingdom

Highland Outdoors Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£50k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
5
Status
active
Location
Lutterworth, UKF22, LE17 6JG, United Kingdom

Simpson Brothers Gun Shop

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£50k
Awarded
25 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
5
Status
active
Location
Wansford, UKH11, PE8 6NR, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV35300000 — Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Lots

  • Firearms£40k
  • Sound Moderators£30k
  • Ammunition£155k
  • Optics£30k
  • Sundry Items£50k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
FCCN004003
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
2 Sept 2029, 00:59

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
closed
Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Description
Each Lot will have a maximum of 5 Suppliers. All Orders are direct awarded following the awards without re-opening competition process. The prices submitted in the Pricing Schedule will be held for the length of the framework.

Expected award period

Ends
21 Nov 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
15 Oct 2025, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
6 Oct 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Firearms
Status
complete
Description
Full details of the firearms required are detailed in the Specification document.

Value

Amount
40,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
48,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Continued Supply
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Warranty
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Ethical Considerations
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Specification Compliance
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Customer Service
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Name
Pricing
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Nov 2029, 22:59
Starts
1 Dec 2025, 00:00
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Sound Moderators
Status
complete
Description
Full details of the sound moderators required are detailed in the Specification document.

Value

Amount
30,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
36,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Continued Supply
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Warranty
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Ethical Considerations
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Specification Compliance
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Customer Service
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Name
Pricing
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Nov 2029, 22:59
Starts
1 Dec 2025, 00:00
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Ammunition
Status
complete
Description
Full details of the ammunition requirements are detailed in the Specification document.

Value

Amount
155,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
186,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Continued Supply
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Warranty
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Ethical Considerations
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Specification Compliance
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Secure Delivery
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Name
Pricing
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Nov 2029, 22:59
Starts
1 Dec 2025, 00:00
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Optics
Status
complete
Description
Full details of the optics requirements are detailed in the Specification document.

Value

Amount
30,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
36,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Continued Supply
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Warranty
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Ethical Considerations
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Customer Service
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Pricing
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Nov 2029, 22:59
Starts
1 Dec 2025, 00:00
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Sundry Items
Status
complete
Description
Full details of the sundry item requirements are detailed in the Specification document.

Value

Amount
50,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
60,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Continued Supply
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Warranty
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Ethical Considerations
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Customer Service
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Pricing
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Nov 2029, 22:59
Starts
1 Dec 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
35300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
35300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
35300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
35300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
35300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
058023-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
19 Sept 2025, 10:52

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PLRM-7846-HGLG
Name
Forestry Commission

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK12
Country
GB
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS16 1EJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
620 Bristol Business Park

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PLRM-7846-HGLG
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Emily Coffin
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-167811
Name
GMK Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ36
Country
GB
Locality
Fareham
Postal Code
PO15 5RL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Bear House Concorde Way

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-167812
Name
Simpson Brothers Gun Shop

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKH11
Country
GB
Locality
Wansford
Postal Code
PE8 6NR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Simpson Brothers Gun Shop Wittering Grange Farm Leicester Road

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Contact

Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-167813
Name
Highland Outdoors Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKF22
Country
GB
Locality
Lutterworth
Postal Code
LE17 6JG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 2 Kilworth Sticks Farm & Lakes Kilworth Road North Kilworth

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Contact

Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-167814
Name
Precision Rifle Services Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM62
Country
GB
Locality
Ballindalloch
Postal Code
AB37 9AR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Precision Rifles Services, Strathavon Lodge

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Contact

Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-167815
Name
Beechwood Equipment Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ25
Country
GB
Locality
Guildford
Postal Code
GU3 1LU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 12 Quadrum Park Old Portsmouth Road

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Contact

Organisation 7
Id
GB-FTS-167816
Name
Elite Optical Distribution Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKK43
Country
GB
Locality
EXETER
Postal Code
EX2 7JG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
UNIT 5-7, THE ALPHA CENTRE OSPREY ROAD

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Contact

Organisation 8
Id
GB-FTS-167817
Name
Point South Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ35
Country
GB
Locality
Waterlooville
Postal Code
PO7 7XN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 17 Stratfield Park, Elettra Avenue

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
25 Nov 2025, 00:00
Title
Firearms
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
goods
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
28 Nov 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
35300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Value

Amount
40,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
48,000

Documents

Entry 1
Id
078063-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
28 Nov 2025, 12:38

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-167811
Name
GMK Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-167812
Name
Simpson Brothers Gun Shop
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-167813
Name
Highland Outdoors Ltd
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-167814
Name
Precision Rifle Services Ltd

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
10 Dec 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
14 Dec 2029, 23:59
Starts
15 Dec 2025, 00:00
Award 2
Id
2
Date
25 Nov 2025, 00:00
Title
Sound Moderators
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
goods
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
28 Nov 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
35300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Value

Amount
30,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
36,000

Documents

Entry 1
Id
078063-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
28 Nov 2025, 12:38

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-167812
Name
Simpson Brothers Gun Shop
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-167811
Name
GMK Ltd
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-167814
Name
Precision Rifle Services Ltd

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
10 Dec 2025, 23:59

Related lots

2

Contract period

Ends
14 Dec 2029, 23:59
Starts
15 Dec 2025, 00:00
Award 3
Id
3
Date
25 Nov 2025, 00:00
Title
Ammunition
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
goods
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
28 Nov 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
35300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Value

Amount
155,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
186,000

Documents

Entry 1
Id
078063-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
28 Nov 2025, 12:38

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-167813
Name
Highland Outdoors Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-167811
Name
GMK Ltd
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-167812
Name
Simpson Brothers Gun Shop

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
10 Dec 2025, 23:59

Related lots

3

Contract period

Ends
14 Dec 2029, 23:59
Starts
15 Dec 2025, 00:00
Award 4
Id
4
Date
25 Nov 2025, 00:00
Title
Optics
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
goods
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
28 Nov 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
35300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Value

Amount
30,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
36,000

Documents

Entry 1
Id
078063-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
28 Nov 2025, 12:38

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-167814
Name
Precision Rifle Services Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-167813
Name
Highland Outdoors Ltd
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-167815
Name
Beechwood Equipment Ltd
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-167816
Name
Elite Optical Distribution Limited
Supplier 5
Id
GB-FTS-167817
Name
Point South Limited

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
10 Dec 2025, 23:59

Related lots

4

Contract period

Ends
14 Dec 2029, 23:59
Starts
15 Dec 2025, 00:00
Award 5
Id
5
Date
25 Nov 2025, 00:00
Title
Sundry Items
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
goods
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
28 Nov 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
35300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Value

Amount
50,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
60,000

Documents

Entry 1
Id
078063-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
28 Nov 2025, 12:38

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-167815
Name
Beechwood Equipment Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-167811
Name
GMK Ltd
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-167812
Name
Simpson Brothers Gun Shop
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-167813
Name
Highland Outdoors Ltd

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
10 Dec 2025, 23:59

Related lots

5

Contract period

Ends
14 Dec 2029, 23:59
Starts
15 Dec 2025, 00:00

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bristol · UKK12 · BS16 1EJ · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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