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Overt cameras for hotspot policing

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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24 Nov 2025 at 09:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London involved the acquisition of overt cameras for hotspot policing, under the industry category of Closed-circuit television cameras. The contract was awarded to DB BIDCO LIMITED, located in Margate, Kent, UK. This tender followed a direct procurement method under the legal framework 2023/54 and was executed without competition as it was below the threshold. The contract was signed on 6th November 2025 and will be active from 7th November to 31st December 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of surveillance and security equipment. SMEs, in particular, could find potential growth by meeting similar demands from public authorities seeking specialised goods. The accessible nature of the below-threshold procurement and direct method indicates a favour towards suppliers who can offer tailored solutions with competitive pricing and rapid deployment capabilities, making it ideal for businesses in the security technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Overt cameras for hotspot policing

Notice Description

Overt cameras for hotspot policing supplied by DB Bidco limited.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076275-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32234000 - Closed-circuit television cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cityproc.operations@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DB BIDCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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