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23 Jul 2026 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Laser Kit" was conducted by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, a sub-central government authority based in London, United Kingdom. The tender, identified with the ID ocds-h6vhtk-06d205, falls under the industry category of goods with a specific focus on lasers (CPV code: 38636100). The procurement was in the award stage as of July 2026 and has been completed, with the contract awarded to Foster & Freeman Limited. The contract period ran from 14 May 2025 to 13 June 2025, and the procurement followed a method classified as "Below threshold - unknown." Delivery for the items associated with this contract was to be made within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laser and optical equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those capable of delivering specialised laser kits as specified. Companies like Foster & Freeman Limited, which won the contract, demonstrate that suppliers with a strong track record in producing high-quality laser goods and the capability to meet specific procurement timelines are well-suited to compete. The procurement's focus on goods suggests opportunities for companies that can provide innovative laser technologies and meet the standards required by public authorities for policing and crime control. Businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts in the high-tech equipment sector would find such tenders beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

Laser Kit

Notice Description

CRIME-LITE LASER - BLUE AND GREEN LASER KIT (QCL/LASER/BLUE-GREENKIT)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d205
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069757-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,064 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 13 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOSTER & FREEMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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