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Service contract for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Capability

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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17 Jun 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service, located at New Scotland Yard, London, is the contracting authority for a recently completed procurement project titled "Service contract for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Capability". This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance services of security equipment. The procurement process has progressed to the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Alvis Robotics Limited. This contract, valued at £40,000, commenced on 3rd June 2025 and is set to run until 2nd June 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This procurement, classified under 'Below threshold - unknown', was supported by the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security equipment maintenance. With an emphasis on repair and maintenance services, businesses with expertise in handling security apparatus for explosive ordnance can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio. The service contract, which includes monthly service visits and the provision for on-demand repairs, is ideally suited for companies like Alvis Robotics Limited that already have a strong industry presence and operational capabilities. Other businesses with similar offerings could also benefit from tracking similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Service contract for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Capability

Notice Description

Service contract to provide repair and maintenance to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Capability. To include one service visit a month, with repair and parts coverage on an as and when basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054e65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033002-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialmailbox.-clm@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALVIS ROBOTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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