Award

VRI Suite Refurbishment at Croydon Police Station

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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Award

12 Nov 2025 at 14:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has awarded a contract for the "VRI Suite Refurbishment at Croydon Police Station" under the construction industry category. The procurement process utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract commenced on 3rd November 2025 and is scheduled for completion on 23rd January 2026. The location for the refurbishment is in London, United Kingdom. The award stage of the procurement was completed, and the contract, valued at £275,823.12, was active as of 23rd October 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses with expertise in construction works that align with MET standards and design guides for VRI Suites. SMEs can particularly find this tender attractive due to the suitability criteria, even though the awarded supplier in this instance is a large company, SW Bruce & Co. Ltd. Businesses that have past experience with framework agreements and providing high-standard refurbishment services will be well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VRI Suite Refurbishment at Croydon Police Station

Notice Description

Carry out the works in accordance with the MET standards and design guides for VRI Suites and associated scope items.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-187d91df-3869-4c6b-8c79-4c0035399736
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16fe9fc1-5830-4674-8597-785d7a6e6ea8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,823 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,823 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 23 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SIDCUP
Postcode
DA15 7ES
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Sidcup
Westminster Constituency
Old Bexley and Sidcup

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SW BRUCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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