This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 13:24

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 15:54

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 16:24

Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 17:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime has concluded the procurement process for MO9 Millimetre Wave Full Body Scanners, intended for use in Metropolitan Police Service custody suites across London. The procurement, classified under security equipment, was conducted through an open procedure, highlighting transparency and equal opportunity for all potential suppliers. The tender, identified under the OCID ocds-h6vhtk-05e5e9, progressed through various stages, including planning, tender, and award. Key dates include a planning stage launched on 20th November 2025, followed by a tender notice published on 15th January 2026, and an award notice completed on 12th March 2026, with the contract commencing on 25th March 2026 and scheduled to conclude on 24th March 2030, with a possible extension until 2031.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in non-ionising radiation security equipment. The competitive landscape saw participation from noteworthy companies, including large-scale enterprises like ROHDE & SCHWARZ U.K. LIMITED, LEIDOS SECURITY DETECTION & AUTOMATION U.K. LTD., and SMEs like SCAN-X SECURITY LIMITED. With a total contract value of £7,691,454 inclusive of VAT, the procurement was above the threshold, ensuring extensive supplier interest and participation. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality technical solutions, adhere to sustainability criteria, and offer competitive pricing stand to benefit and successfully fulfil the ongoing needs of the Metropolitan Police Service. As such, this tender was well-suited for companies that can provide innovative security solutions, possess the capability to manage a large-scale deployment, and comply with stringent quality and performance metrics outlined in the agreed contractual terms.

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Notice Title

MO9 MMW Full Body Scanners

Notice Description

Millimetre Wave Full Body Scanners (MMW FBS) for use in MPS custody suites and the servicing of those MMW FBS over a 5 year period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Can be extended by 1 further year if needed.

Planning Information

Questionnaire to interested parties, followed by presentation / individual calls

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038562-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

35820000 - Support equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,409,545 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£6,409,545 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2030 4-5 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Postcode Area
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROHDE & SCHWARZ U.K. LIMITED

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