Nominated Test Laboratory for Assessment of Police Chemical Irritant Sprays (PAVA)
Home Office · Awarded contract
AwardedNominated Test Laboratory for Assessment of Police Chemical Irritant Sprays (PAVA)
Awarded 19 Feb 2025
Awarded19 Feb 2025
Value£1,193,889.00
SupplierAlford Technologies Ltd
AgencyHome Office
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Expires in 2y 4mo4y term, 43% elapsed
Awarded 19 Feb 2025Expires 18 Feb 2029
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Home Office awarded a contract to Alford Technologies Ltd for the provision of a Nominated Test Laboratory (NTL) to conduct independent assessment of submissions of police chemical irritant sprays based on Pelargonic Acid Vanillylamide (PAVA).
The scope includes technical file review, testing, and reporting in accordance with the Home Office Standard for Police Chemical Irritant Sprays: PAVA (Publication Number: 23/14) and the Home Office Certification for Police Chemical Irritant Spray: PAVA Process and Guidance Document.
The contract value is £1,193,889.
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