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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Less Lethal Weapons (LLW) 0-50m Systems Framework for Policing

Home Office · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 11:55.

Opportunity overview

The aim of the procurement is to award a framework for the provision of Small Calibre Impact Launcher systems (SCILs) and Kinetic Impact Projectile systems (KIPs) to supplement existing Less Lethal Weapons capability across Policing. The two-lot framework is expected to be four years in term, with a total noncommittal ceiling value of £40m. Interested suppliers will be invited to submit one bid for one or both lots. The intention is to award two contracts per lot, with a total of four systems available for purchase by UK and NI Policing via a direct award procedure (two SCILs, two KIPs).

Classification

  • CPV35220000 — Anti-riot equipment
  • CPV35320000 — Firearms
  • CPV35330000 — Ammunition

Lots

  • Small Calibre Impact Launcher System£20m
  • Kinetic Impact Projectile System£20m

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
P19606
Status
planned
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
goods
How to submit
This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office's e-Sourcing Portal (JAGGAER). To participate in the procurement, interested parties must be registered on the e-Sourcing Portal. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com by following the link 'To register click here'.
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Expression Of Interest Deadline
23 Jan 2026, 23:59

Procedure

Features
The Home Office intend to procure the framework via a two-stage Competitive Flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Stage 1a – Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), a largely standard set of questions used to determine a supplier’s suitability for the project, including financial standing, adherence to regulations, and technical capability. Technical capability is expected to be assessed across two questions only – a summary of the proposed system and its performance against select criteria, and a demonstration of the supplier’s manufacturing capability and capacity. Stage 1b – Technical & User Handling Testing of a supplier’s proposed system against set test criteria (pass/fail). Stage 2 – Invitation to Tender, where suppliers submit a full bid that will be evaluated for quality, social value, and price.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Electronic Auction
Yes
Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
open
Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Description
Fixed/Firm (to be confirmed at tender). Prices will be set at award . Direct award selection process following an objective mechanism for supplier selection.
Buyer Categories
Police Forces (with potential for other government departments use subject to approval)
Maximum Participants
6

Expected award period

Ends
15 Dec 2026, 23:59

Communication

Future Notice Date
22 Dec 2025, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
23 Jan 2026, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Small Calibre Impact Launcher System
Status
planned
Description
Small Calibre Impact Launcher System including ammunition and ancillary goods and services

Value

Amount
20,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
24,000,000

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
4

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
21 Mar 2031, 23:59
Starts
22 Mar 2027, 00:00

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Suppliers technical capability as determined by procurement specific questionnaire and technical/user handling of suppliers system
For Reduction
Yes
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
To be confirmed
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
Technical capability is expected to be assessed across two questions only – a summary of the proposed system and its performance against select criteria, and a demonstration of the supplier’s manufacturing capability and capacity.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Kinetic Impact Projectile System
Status
planned
Description
Kinetic Impact Projectile System and ammunition and ancillary goods and services

Value

Amount
20,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
24,000,000

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
4

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
21 Mar 2031, 23:59
Starts
22 Mar 2027, 00:00

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Suppliers technical capability as determined by procurement specific questionnaire and technical/user handling of suppliers system
For Reduction
Yes
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
To be confirmed
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
Technical capability is expected to be assessed across two questions only – a summary of the proposed system and its performance against select criteria, and a demonstration of the supplier’s manufacturing capability and capacity.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
35320000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Firearms
Entry 2
Id
35220000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Anti-riot equipment
Entry 3
Id
35330000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Ammunition
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
35320000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Firearms
Entry 2
Id
35220000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Anti-riot equipment
Entry 3
Id
35330000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Ammunition

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
future
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Access Details
Via the Home Office e-sourcing system Jaggaer https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
069774-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
30 Oct 2025, 14:38
Entry 2
Id
069780-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK3
Description
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
30 Oct 2025, 14:43

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
28 Nov 2025, 23:59
Description
Market Engagement Session via Teams, 13th November 2025 The Home Office is hosting an online market engagement session on Thursday 13th November 11:30-13:00 for all interested suppliers. Register your interest via email to CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk The session will provide suppliers with an opportunity to raise queries about the project and provide live anonymised feedback. The presentation will cover: –Background to the project –Detail on the procurement process –Summary of the requirements (with the draft specification being shared following the meeting) –Timetable –Draft financial pricing model / proposed financial approach –Evaluation approach including draft questions and anticipated weightings Ahead of the publish of this preliminary market engagement notice, the Home Office also shared with known suppliers a short, 6-question questionnaire to gain an understanding of the level of market interest and number of potential solutions available. A summary of the procurement scope, approach, and timeline was provided. This document can be made available upon request via CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PWGC-6513-PQLZ
Name
Home Office

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
2 Marsham Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PWGC-6513-PQLZ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1P 4DF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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