Award

Explosive Trace Detection

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 09:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

14 Oct 2025 at 15:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

14 Oct 2025 at 15:03

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) has concluded a contract for the supply of explosive trace detection equipment, including a one-year warranty covering training and maintenance. This contract, awarded on 24th October 2025 and active until 23rd October 2027, was procured via a direct award due to technical requirements and intellectual property rights that necessitated a single supplier. The procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The operation is located in London, UK, and involves a gross contract value of £960,000.

This contract presents strategic growth opportunities for businesses involved in the provision and maintenance of safety and detection systems, particularly those with unique technical capabilities or proprietary intellectual property. Operators within the security or analytical equipment industries, notably small and medium-sized enterprises like MASS SPEC ANALYTICAL LIMITED, are well-positioned to provide specialist solutions. By collaborating with public authorities such as MOPAC, businesses in this sector can enhance their market presence and credibility while meeting critical security needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Explosive Trace Detection

Notice Description

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) as the contracting authority (known as The Authority) awarded a contract for the supply of Explosive Trace Detection goods, including one year warranty to cover training and maintenance.

Procurement Information

The technical requirements dictate that only a single supplier can deliver the goods. Furthermore, the supplier owns the IPR to the technical development works that were required to deliver the goods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071476-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38546000 - Explosives detection system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialso@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East 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

MASS SPEC ANALYTICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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