Construction Contract Leads

Scope

Reference

A1294

Description

GMP are looking for a provider(s) to initially supply Red Dot Pistol Optics and Holsters for, our Glock 17 Gen 5 Pistols. The intention is to initially place a purchase order to cover the complete fleet of pistols, along with a maintenance and support contract for the duration of the contract i.e. 2+1+1 years.

There may be a requirement to purchase more of the above during the 4-year period, therefore please see pricing schedule for full details.

Total value (estimated)

• £205,000 excluding VAT
• £246,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 5 October 2026 to 5 October 2028
• Possible extension to 5 October 2030
• 4 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

The contract is for a fixed 2 year period, with the option to exetend up to a further 2 years, on an annual basis.

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

The force may purchase additional Optics & Holsters during the full life of the contract including extension periods.

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

• 35320000 - Firearms
• 35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition

Contract locations

• UKD3 - Greater Manchester

Lot constraints

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

See tender document

Lot 1. Red Dot Sight Specification.

Description

See tender document for full specifications

Lot value (estimated)

• £150,000 excluding VAT
• £180,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2. Red Dot Pistol Optic (Compact)

Description

See tender document for full specifications.

Lot value (estimated)

• £25,000 excluding VAT
• £30,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 3. Red Dot Sight Compatible Holster (Overt)

Description

See tender documents for full specifications

Lot value (estimated)

• £30,000 excluding VAT
• £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Red Dot Sight Specification.

Lot 2. Red Dot Pistol Optic (Compact)

Lot 3. Red Dot Sight Compatible Holster (Overt)

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

7 August 2026, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

14 August 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

5 October 2026

Recurring procurement

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 7 January 2030

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contracting authority

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBN-3793-LCTQ

56 Oxford Street

Manchester

M1 6EU

United Kingdom

Telephone: +441618561140

Email: procurement [at] manchesterfire.gov.uk

Website: http://www.gmp.police.uk

Region: UKD33 - Manchester

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

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