Tender

Provisions of Weatherproof Phones Service

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 15:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

19 Mar 2026 at 11:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has initiated an active tender process titled "Provisions of Weatherproof Phones Service," focused on the services industry within Greater London, UKI region. This opportunity involves maintaining outdoor weatherproof phones, which provide essential access when police station front counters are closed. The tender offers services including break-repair, installation of additional units, reprogramming phone call buttons, and decommissioning old phones. An open procurement method is employed, allowing for below-threshold open competition. Submissions for this tender are due by 28 April 2026, with electronic submissions permitted via Coupa. The tender’s estimated gross value is £212,000, with the contract period set from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029, and potential renewals included.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in telecommunications maintenance, installation, and services. Companies with expertise in maintaining and installing outdoor communication equipment can leverage their skills to both compete in this tender and expand their footprint within the public sector. With the evaluation criteria heavily weighted at 90% on quality and 10% on social value, along with price per quality point, businesses can demonstrate competitive advantages through high-quality service delivery and effective social value propositions. This initiative not only supports community safety with communications efficiency but also encourages business growth through service continuity and potential extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provisions of Weatherproof Phones Service

Notice Description

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) provide outdoor weatherproof phones across a range of locations in the Greater London area. The outdoor weatherproof phones provide essential access to services, during hours when the public police station front counter is closed, for people who do not have access to a mobile phone. Tender opportunity for break-repair and break-replace maintenance of these phones, anticipated to also include: -Supply, installation and configuration of additional weatherproof phones. -Remote reprogramming of weatherproof phone call buttons. -Attend site to re-label weatherproof phone buttons. -Decommission and remove weatherproof phones. We expect to release a formal tender opportunity in the next couple of weeks.

Planning Information

Notification of opportunity: The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) provide outdoor weatherproof phones across a range of locations in the Greater London area. The outdoor weatherproof phones provide essential access to services, during hours when the public police station front counter is closed, for people who do not have access to a mobile phone. Tender opportunity for break-repair and break-replace maintenance of these phones, anticipated to also include: -Supply, installation and configuration of additional weatherproof phones. -Remote reprogramming of weatherproof phone call buttons. -Attend site to re-label weatherproof phone buttons. -Decommission and remove weatherproof phones. We expect to release a formal tender opportunity in the next couple of weeks. This event can be found via Coupa: Initial PME - Provisions of Weatherproof Phones Service - Event #2625

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ec1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028642-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£183,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£183,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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