Nominated Test Laboratory for the Assessment of Submissions of Chemical Irritant Sprays
Home Office · awarded 19 February 2025 · delivered in South West
Who
| Buyer | Home Office London |
|---|---|
| Supplier |
Alford Technologies Ltd |
| Category | services |
| Classification | Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition CPV 73432000 |
| Notice published | 5 March 2025 |
What it is for
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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