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Mobile Surrender Van

HOME OFFICE

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23 Jun 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the provision of a bespoke mobile weapons surrender van, fulfilling the Government's commitment to ban ninja swords. The procurement process, which utilised a call-off from a framework agreement under the selective method, belongs to the "Vehicles for the emergency services" industry category. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 59,910.10, started on 23rd June 2025 and concluded on 25th June 2025, covering multiple regions in the UK, including East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement initiative, completed in late June 2025, was designed to tailor a van with security features such as a weapons surrender bin, secure storage compartments, and additional security locks.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for entities specialising in bespoke vehicle manufacturing and conversion for emergency services—particularly those experienced in integrating secure storage solutions. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in custom-built structures and adaptations stand to gain from such contracts, as demonstrated by the success of Motus Group (UK) Ltd t/a Pentagon Derby For Peugeot Motor Company in securing the contract. Businesses focusing on innovative security solutions, reinforced vehicle design, and mobile equipment integration could find similar opportunities within this type of procurement.

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Notice Title

Mobile Surrender Van

Notice Description

The provision of a bespoke mobile weapons surrender van to deliver the ninja swords extended surrender arrangements and the Government's manifesto commitment to ban ninja swords. The requirement is to purchase a bespoke van and for this to converted to the required specifications - the provision of a weapons surrender bin securely bolted into the van, secure storage cabinet for laptops and radio, storage for stab proof vests, additional deadlocks on rear doors for added security and secondary battery to allow equipment to be charged.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a54911fa-8f5e-4469-968e-a9b17e318a72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7320d26a-5777-4ede-984f-55a3d8746197
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,910 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,910 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTUS GROUP (UK) LTD T/A PENTAGON DERBY FOR PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPAN

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