Supplier Demonstration Day - Carbine Weapons

Descriptions

The Joint Firearms Unit of Dyfed Powys Police, South Wales Police and Gwent Police would like to invite supplier/manufacturers who are able to supplier carbine weapons to a demonstration day. There will be various other Police forces (delegates) from throughout the UK in attendance. Please refer to ‘Annex A – Joint Firearms Unit Replacement Carbine Operational Requirements’ document which sets out the minimum standard of carbine required.The date of the demonstration event is:- 07/09/20 to 09/09/20 at our indoor range in Waterton. Waterton Cross Bridgend. CF31 3UL- 10/09/20 to 11/09/20 at our outdoor range held at Glascoed. BAE systems Glascoed Usk. NP15 1XL. Please note that our facilities at Glascoed are basic and as such delegates and manufactures should bring suitable waterproof clothing. Tea and coffee will be provided up Glascoed.Each Supplier/manufacturer will be allowed a maximum of 3 people on the day and a maximum of 2 people on the weapons range.Suppliers/manufacturers are required to register their interest by emailing Huw Pearce via procurement@gwent.pnn.police.uk to participate in this event by the 01/09/20. You will be required to confirm:1. Supplier/manufacturer name2. Names of attendees and job titles3. Contact email address & telephone number (should we need to contact you either prior to the event or during)4. Any specific dietary requirements that need to be knownEach supplier/manufacturer will be allowed 2hrs to demonstrate their selected weapon system. Time Slots will be allocated provided by the 02/09/20.The day will start at 8am and finish at 8pm. As soon as manufacturers have finished demonstrating their products, the forces delegates will then have an opportunity to fire the weapons. Manufacturers are encouraged to stay overnight in case of weapons malfunction, so they can be contacted to resolve the issue. End of firing will be at 20.00 hrs.Face masks must be worn at all times, you will be informed should these guidelines changes asap.The JFU would like to retain the demonstrated weapons in order to continue their trial until the end of November 2020 at the latest, at no cost. Suppliers/manufacturers are asked to confirm whether this is possible either in your request to join the event or during the event.Range safety rules will be adhered to at all times. Manufacturers will be made aware of the JFU safety rules on the day. Suppliers/manufacturers and delegates will be asked to agree to the safety brief COVID rules are still in place. A verbal range safety brief will be read out before any commencement of demonstration. Should everyone agree then this will be signed by the range conducting officer or if the COVID rules are relaxed a physical signature will be required. At the end of the day the safety brief will be verbally confirmed that nobody has suffered any injury or physically signed should COVID rules be relaxed.During the evening session delegates will fire the weapons, they will be allowed a maximum of 30 rounds per weapon. Ammunition used will be JFU ops ammunition which is 62 grain tac bonded federal ammunition.This is a Demonstration and not a trial. Any weapons that malfunction or if a manufacturer cannot make it due to unforeseen circumstances they will not be penalised in any way.A buffet lunch will be provided on the day for manufacturers and Delegates. Please advise us on any Dietary requirements.The JFU holds the right to can cancel this Demonstration day. Should this happen then this will be communicated through Gwent Police procurement department.Compliance - Checks will be made with the Home Office to establish if suppliers/manufacturers wanting to attend this event hold the correct licences for firearms import and export i.e. section 5 licence.Note –1. This is a demonstration day only not a call to tender2. No expenses/cost will be paid by the JFU3. The JFU will not/cannot guarantee other force attendance nor will be held responsible should any force cancel.4. COVID 19 may have an impact on the demonstration days should the pandemic still be prevalentNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=103340.