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Forestry Commission

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Forestry Commission

Buyer Address: 620 Bristol Business Park, Bristol, UKK12, BS16 1EJ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Emily Coffin

Contact Email: commercial.services@forestryengland.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
305000.0 GBP
Gross: 366000.0 GBP
Published
19 Sep 2025, 09:52
Deadline
15 Oct 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058023-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Firearms

Lot Description: Full details of the firearms required are detailed in the Specification document.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 40,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 48,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-11-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Continued Supply (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Warranty (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Ethical Considerations (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Specification Compliance (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Customer Service (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (60%)

Lot Title: Sound Moderators

Lot Description: Full details of the sound moderators required are detailed in the Specification document.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 30,000.00

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 36,000.00

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-11-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Continued Supply (5%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Warranty (5%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Ethical Considerations (10%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Specification Compliance (20%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Customer Service (10%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (50%)

Lot Title: Ammunition

Lot Description: Full details of the ammunition requirements are detailed in the Specification document.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value: GBP 155,000.00

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 186,000.00

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-11-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Continued Supply (5%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Warranty (5%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Ethical Considerations (10%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Specification Compliance (10%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Secure Delivery (10%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (60%)

Lot Title: Optics

Lot Description: Full details of the optics requirements are detailed in the Specification document.

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Value: GBP 30,000.00

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 36,000.00

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 4 Contract End: 2029-11-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Continued Supply (5%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Warranty (5%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Ethical Considerations (10%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Customer Service (20%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (60%)

Lot Title: Sundry Items

Lot Description: Full details of the sundry item requirements are detailed in the Specification document.

Lot 5 Status: active

Lot 5 Value: GBP 50,000.00

Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 60,000.00

Lot 5 Contract Start: 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 5 Contract End: 2029-11-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Continued Supply (5%)

Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Warranty (5%)

Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Ethical Considerations (10%)

Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Customer Service (10%)

Lot 5 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (70%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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