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Scientific Research into Hearing Loss in UK Policing

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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15 Jan 2026 at 09:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime in London has completed a tender process regarding scientific research into hearing loss within UK policing. The contract, titled "Scientific Research into Hearing Loss in UK Policing," falls within the services category and involves determining noise exposure levels experienced by police officers during their duties. The procurement process used was limited due to its below-threshold nature. The contract was awarded to the University of Salford, which began work on 12th December 2025 and is expected to conclude by 1st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for academic and research institutions specialising in auditory health and occupational safety to provide vital research services. Businesses with expertise in scientific research and equipment that mitigates noise-induced hearing loss stand to benefit from engaging with such contracts. Moreover, organisations that can demonstrate innovative approaches to protecting hearing while complying with relevant legislation may find themselves well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities in the public safety and health domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific Research into Hearing Loss in UK Policing

Notice Description

The Authority as the contracting authority is tendering for the provision of research to: determine real time and real world noise exposures from a variety of police activities; identify a valid estimate of average noise exposures as they conduct their daily roles; and provide recommendations for the optimum equipment for officer/staff to use to protect their hearing when undertaking their duties in relation to earpieces used with Airwave radios.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060647
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003335-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,655 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 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
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mopacprocurement@mopac.london.gov.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

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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