Award

Supply of Vehicle Paint and Associated Consumables

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 10:45

Award

01 Oct 2025 at 09:03

Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime in London involved the supply of vehicle paint and associated consumables. Categorised under goods procurement for the automotive industry, this process was completed using an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Morelli Group Limited, which began on 1st December 2025 and runs until 30th November 2027, with potential extensions available up to 30th November 2029. The total contract value stands at £408,000, emphasising the importance of Spies Hecker Hi-Tec paint as a mandatory requirement for Metropolitan Police Service workshops located primarily in Belvedere, Kent. This tender reached the award stage on 3rd March 2026, following initial tendering activities that began on 9th July 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers in the automotive sector, particularly those specialising in high-quality vehicle paints and consumables. Morelli Group Limited's success highlights the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to secure significant government contracts by demonstrating expertise in the required product range and adhering to quality expectations. Businesses equipped to provide innovative solutions that are cost-effective and enhance operational efficiency in police vehicle workshops would be ideal candidates for future tenders of this nature, paving the way for increased market presence and sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

Supply of Vehicle Paint and Associated Consumables

Notice Description

The MPS is seeking to contract with a single Supplier who is able to supply vehicle paints and associated consumables to its workshop in Belvedere, Kent (the awarded Supplier may be required to deliver to other MPS premises if required over the life of the contract) upon commencement of the contract. The MPS currently use the Spies Hecker Hi-Tec range of products in the vehicle workshop, where a diverse range of vehicles, makes and models are repaired and maintained. The supply of Spies Hecker paint by the awarded Supplier is a mandatory requirement. The MPS may review alternative brands over the life of the contract and change where Value for Money (VFM) outweighs cost to change, including quality, time and cost. This brand is also tried and tested with our workshop staff who are all fully trained to use Spies Hecker paint.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The MPS will be seeking to award a contract to the successful Supplier for an initial term of 24 months. The MPS will have a unilateral option to extend the contract for further period of up to 12 months (1x12 months) and a further extension of 12 months (1x12 months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018811-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44810000 - Paints

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Additional Buyers

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORELLI GROUP

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