Planning

Managed Radio Service

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, acting as the contracting authority, is conducting a procurement process for a Managed Radio Service, as referenced in the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. The related lot is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2028 and conclude on 6th May 2035. Key dates to note include a future notice date set for 4th October 2026. The contracting authority is based at 169 Union Street, London, and serves as a public authority within the central government framework. The project's estimated gross value is £67,200,000, with a net value of £56,000,000.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in telecommunications and managed services. Companies that provide radio equipment and telecommunication solutions stand to benefit from this contract, which requires robust and reliable service delivery. With the extensive contract period and high-value investment, businesses involved in goods production and service provision can capitalise on a stable long-term partnership with a central government entity. This opportunity is suited for organisations with the capacity to manage large-scale public service contracts and those looking to enhance their portfolio with high-profile government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Radio Service

Notice Description

This procurement is being conducted by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) who are the Contracting Authority as defined in Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023. Procurement of Managed Radio Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a495
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049125-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2028 - 6 May 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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
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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