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Nominated Test Laboratory for the Assessment of Submissions of Chemical Irritant Sprays

Home Office

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Home Office

Buyer Address: 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DP, England

Contact Email: collaborativeprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
298472.22 GBP
Published
05 Mar 2025, 11:38
Deadline
25 Nov 2024, 10:00
Contract Start
19 Feb 2025, 00:00
Contract End
18 Feb 2029, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
73432000 - Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Alford Technologies Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

The Secretary of State for the Home Department (the 'Home Office') requires a test facility to conduct independent assessment of submissions of police chemical irritant sprays based on Pelargonic Acid Vanillylamide (PAVA) which will consist of a technical file review, conducting testing and reporting in accordance with Home Office Standard for Police chemical Irritant sprays: PAVA, Publication Number: 23/14 (here on in referred to as the Standard) and Home Office Certification for Police Chemical Irritant Spray: PAVA. Process and Guidance Document (here on in referred to as the Guidance Document). The test facility will act as the Nominated Test Laboratory (NTL) in accordance the Guidance Document.

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