Planning

Supply of a Quadruped Robot

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 15:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime is engaging in a procurement process for the "Supply of a Quadruped Robot," classified under the industrial robots category. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a specific emphasis on market engagement to determine vendor capabilities. The main procurement category for this project is goods, and it is above the financial threshold. The key milestone to note is the request for information (RFI), with responses due by 19th January 2026. The contract spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2031, indicating a long-term commitment to suppliers equipped to provide robotic quadruped systems. The location of the buying organisation is in London, UK, ensuring logistical relevance to businesses in proximity.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in industrial robotics and advanced robotic systems. Enterprises capable of delivering robotic platforms with manipulator arm options and integrated software solutions will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Additionally, vendors with the capabilities to support long-term operational lifespans and integrate third-party equipment will be competitive contenders. This procurement process is strategically designed to foster innovation and development in robotics, opening avenues for technological advancement and potential collaborations within the public safety sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Quadruped Robot

Notice Description

High Level Specification: One complete Robotic Quadruped system, consisting of a robotic platform, including: - At least one manipulator arm option - Manual and autonomous arm functionality - Ability to attach/house third party equipment on the system - Option to use 3rd party radio frequency communications systems for operation of system - Radio frequency module to provide option for mesh network communication platform - Operational lifespan support of at least 5 years - Integrated software and future development provision

Planning Information

The engagement consists of a Request for Information (RFI), seeking feedback from the market on its ability to meet high level requirements, as well as respond to questions posed by the Authority as a means of informing the requirement. The RFI can be accessed on the sourcing event Robotic Quadruped - RFI - Event #2497 via Coupa, with instructions on how to engage with the Authority and submit a response to the RFI document. Please see the link to the sourcing event Robotic Quadruped - RFI - Event #2497 here: https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f965
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084492-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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