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Requirement for Production Partner for Device 6820

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Aug 2026 at 14:05

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

16 Jul 2026 at 09:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime in London is actively planning a procurement process to appoint a production partner for the Metropolitan Police Service's in-house designed Device 6820. This planned procurement is in the initial stages, with a focus on finding a commercial and production partner. The procurement falls under the categories of electrical and electronic equipment with a primary goal to efficiently scale the manufacture, prototyping, and assembly of Device 6820. The procurement method is open competition with the participation deadline set for 11th September 2026. The subsequent tender stage will take place after necessary expressions of interest are received, and the entire procurement process is scheduled to conclude by the end of 2028, with a possible extension if required.

This procurement offers an exceptional growth opportunity for businesses in the electronic equipment supply industry, particularly those specialising in production, prototyping, and assembly services. Companies that can provide innovative manufacturing solutions will find this tender particularly advantageous. Businesses that have experience with non-disclosure agreements and can efficiently communicate and collaborate with public sector entities such as the Metropolitan Police Service stand to benefit substantially by securing a long-term partnership. The contract value is estimated at £170,000, reaffirming the potential for sizable engagement and development for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Requirement for Production Partner for Device 6820

Notice Description

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is seeking a commercial & production partner for providing advice and production support on an in house designed product called Device 6820. The scope of the requirements will include recommendations on the most effective methods of manufacture, prototyping and assembly of the Device 6820 to enable it to be qualitatively and efficiently produced in larger quantities by the appointed production partner. In order to be considered for Phase 2 - Tender Stage, suppliers must Express an Interest in the requirement by 5pm on 11th September 2026 by providing the information set out in the procurement documents. To receive the procurement documents a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be required to be signed by the supplier. To request the NDA, please email john.cole@met.police.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An extension is included if required for completion of the goods delivery

Planning Information

Important - Supplier Engagement and Participation in this PME Suppliers wishing to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise are required to register their interest by 29th July 2026 by emailing: - john.cole@met.police.uk Please ensure the email subject line includes the following text exactly: - "Preliminary Market Engagement - Requirement for Production Partner" The registration email must include the following information:  Supplier trading name, registered address, company number  A nominated lead contact and email address and contact number to enable further liaison with the MPS Upon receipt of a registration email, the nominated lead contact will be issued with the NDA for signing and then further details of the requirement will be provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073273-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E16 1ZE
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Royal Victoria
Westminster Constituency
West Ham and Beckton

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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