Tender

The Provision of Mail Screening Services

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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Tender

20 Oct 2018 at 07:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service is currently seeking tenders for "The Provision of Mail Screening Services," aiming to enhance security measures across 13 specified locations in the Greater London area. This open procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 19th November 2018. The contract will commence on 30th June 2019 and extend until 29th June 2024, involving the provision of secure mail processing services, including X-ray and biological screening. Interested parties should take note of the comprehensive requirements laid out for the security of mail deliveries.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services and mail handling, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies equipped to deliver secure premises, screening technology, and logistics support are encouraged to participate. The focus on delivering high-standard mail screening services means that businesses with expertise in security solutions and experience in similar projects will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Mail Screening Services

Notice Description

The requirement for Mail Screening Services is: * Provide secure premises and process for the security X-ray, chemical, biological, canine and radiological pre-screening of mail packets and letters addressed to specified sites within the MPS (currently 13 sites within the Greater London area) * The location of the screening service shall be remote from the MPS estate. * Provide MPS/Counter Terrorism Check (NPPV Level 2/CTC) level security cleared staff (screening and logistics staff). * Deliver screening Level 3 as specified in 'PAS 97:2015 Mail Screening and Security. Specification'. * All screened mail must be kept secure until it is delivered to the MPS specified sites. * Deliver and track screened mail to specified MPS sites to meet specified delivery timescales for standard and signature mail items.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b989d2d0-aeb0-42f0-810a-e4608e4cebac
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

18933000 - Mail or parcel bags

30131500 - Mail opening machines

30131600 - Mail sealing machines

30132100 - Mail-sorting equipment

30133000 - Mailing equipment

30133100 - Bulk-mailing equipment

43411000 - Sorting and screening machines

44212329 - Security screens

45252123 - Screening installations

60160000 - Mail transport by road

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

64121100 - Mail delivery services

64122000 - Internal office mail and messenger services

79571000 - Mailing services

79710000 - Security services

90714600 - Environmental security control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2019 - 29 Jun 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
GREATER LONDON
Postcode
SW6 1TR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
West Kensington
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Further Information

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