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Front Gates - Charing Cross

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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13 Jun 2025 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Front Gates - Charing Cross" project, conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service, falls under the category of construction work with a CPV code of 45000000. This procurement aims to replace the security gates at two locations in London, namely Chandos Palace and William IV. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £371,371.52. The award stage has been completed, with the contract period beginning on 11th June 2025 and concluding on 1st December 2025. The tender period ended on 7th March 2025, giving interested parties ample time to prepare.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale construction firms, given the nature and value of the project. Companies specialising in security infrastructure or those with experience in government contracts may find this opportunity particularly advantageous for expanding their business operations within the public sector. Although the project is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it nonetheless represents a robust potential for business growth for firms capable of delivering large-scale, high-security construction solutions in the London area.

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Notice Title

Front Gates - Charing Cross

Notice Description

To carry out security replacement of Front Gates. ( 2 Gates Chandos Palace and William IV)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b71346c1-26ab-4e0c-8381-8150ebf68e2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6a845d-6ad1-4298-913a-14d91550baec
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£371,371 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£371,371 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

CONISTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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