Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc1-f79a-7206-9e8b-ed9cea80f1a0/training-ammunition pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Training Ammunition [Metropolitan Police Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/metropolitan-police-service) Estimated value Not stated Published 22 Jun 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender MPS is seeking training ammunition to compliment the recently awarded Ops Ammo. 9 x 19mm (operational ammo is 147 grain) (rough MPS usage estimate 1.7m - 2m per year) . 115 - 148 grains TFMJ (low tox) non hollow point projectile in a brass case . Frangible type round also required for steel plate targets . Should a suitable lead free frangible type round be identified then it may be acceptable as a single general purpose training round 5.56 x 45mm (.223) (operational ammo is 62 grain) (rough MPS usage estimate 500k - 750k per year) . 50 - 70 grains TFMJ (low tox) non hollow point projectile in a brass case . Frangible type round also required for steel plate targets . Should a suitable lead free frangible type round be identified then it may be acceptable as a single general purpose training round 7.62 x 35mm (300BLK) (operational ammo is 111 grain) (rough MPS usage estimate 180k- 200k per year) . 105 - 125 grains TFMJ (low tox) non hollow point projectile in a brass case . Frangible type round also required for steel plate targets . Should a suitable lead free frangible type round be identified then it may be acceptable as a single general purpose training round This will be a National Framework available to all UK police forces. Exact details of the requirement will be included in the Tender Pack, which will be published (likely late summer 2023) on Coupa ([supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public\_events](https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events)) Additional information will be available on the above mentioned address. Electronic communication requires to use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge at [supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public\_events](https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events) Read full description ## CPV classification Weapons, ammunition and associated parts Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/93b7b4cd-cdf4-45a2-a00f-7378cb7b36f8) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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