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title: "Design and construction of a flight case containment system for NXT-Detect ETD capability to enable non-static deployment"
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# Design and construction of a flight case containment system for NXT-Detect ETD capability to enable non-static deployment

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b89de1e-54dd-43e4-841f-40d7f48eb3ef

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service's Threat Mitigation Technologies (TMT) department has awarded a contract for the design and construction of a flight case containment system for NXT-Detect ETD capability. The buying organisation is BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The project focuses on the security equipment industry, with a particular emphasis on the design and development of such equipment. The procurement stage is 'Award,' and the key dates include the tender submission deadline on 6th December 2024 and the contract period from 11th December 2024 to 28th March 2025. The procurement method was a competitive quotation below the threshold with a contract value of £31,190 awarded to Mass Spec Analytical Ltd.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in security equipment design and integration, particularly those adept in handling explosives trace detection systems. The requirement for expertise in creating robust and mobile containment systems means that engineering firms with experience in security and protective casing solutions are well-suited to compete. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, fostering opportunities for business growth through collaborations and fulfilling critical operational needs within the policing sector.

## Notice

The Threat Mitigation Technologies (TMT) department within the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) provides technical advice and capabilities to a range of operational policing customer groups. One existing capability is that of Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) for various operational requirements and infrastructures. As such, a requirement has arisen for the design and construction of a flight case system that the MSA NXT-Detect ETD spectrometer can be integrated into to form a protective casing when the system is mobilised between difference Specialist Search Operations. The casing should also provide the means of mobilisation, i.e. be wheeled and offer weather protection when moved from vehicle to set up location assuming the vehicle cannot make its delivery under cover. The contract should include; the design with drawings. the construction of a single case system and integration onto the current MPS NXT-Detect ETD system. An integrated UPS capability to smooth power sources from external supplies, such as generators and old building infrastructures where spiking may be prevalent. Adequate ventilation for the ETD system to be running within the case once located and wheels locked ready for operational use. Any supplier responding to this opportunity must demonstrate that they have appropriate expertise and experience to complete this work successfully. Further details available from richard.warren2@met.police.uk Additional information: Electronic quotations must be emailed back to richard.warren2@met.police.uk no later than 16:00 on 06/12/2024 Any supplier responding to this opportunity must demonstrate that they have appropriate expertise and experience to complete this work successfully. The quotations should include all the points detailed in this request for quotation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742fbb9e-17aa-4798-acf1-082dcc585fb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,190 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | LILLIE ROAD |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW6 1TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | West Kensington |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MASS SPEC ANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 73421000 - Development of security equipment
- 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742fbb9e-17aa-4798-acf1-082dcc585fb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742fbb9e-17aa-4798-acf1-082dcc585fb3
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=88120261
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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