ARV Vehicle Conversion - Weapons Safes and Storage

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE AUTHORITY

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18 Jun 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police Authority has completed a procurement process under the title "ARV Vehicle Conversion - Weapons Safes and Storage." This project falls under the security and defence industry category and is located in London. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with a planned contract period starting on 15th July 2026 and ending on 15th August 2026. The procurement was carried out through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, focusing on goods, specifically armed response vehicle conversions. Key delivery regions include UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, and UKM regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in supplying advanced security and storage solutions for vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like STRONG'S PLASTIC PRODUCTS LIMITED, which has been engaged as the supplier for this £66,026.40 contract, stand to benefit greatly. Such companies that design bespoke polymer composite units with integrated weapon safes are well-suited for similar government contracts focusing on security and defence equipment solutions. This procurement may encourage collaboration or subcontracting opportunities within the protective and custom vehicle equipment manufacturing industry.

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Notice Title

ARV Vehicle Conversion - Weapons Safes and Storage

Notice Description

Armed Response Vehicle (ARV) conversion for 11 x vehicles through the installation of a bespoke Polymer Composite Plastic Unit. This includes integrated weapon safes and custom equipment storage solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057467-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,022 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TJ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRONG'S PLASTIC PRODUCTS

Further Information

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