--- title: "National Barrier Asset Framework Opportunity Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d1620ce-1cff-4ac1-b0d4-0c05a01d86d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d1620ce-1cff-4ac1-b0d4-0c05a01d86d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d1620ce-1cff-4ac1-b0d4-0c05a01d86d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d1620ce-1cff-4ac1-b0d4-0c05a01d86d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE" published: "2023-07-28" --- # National Barrier Asset Framework Opportunity Notice Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d1620ce-1cff-4ac1-b0d4-0c05a01d86d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d1620ce-1cff-4ac1-b0d4-0c05a01d86d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d1620ce-1cff-4ac1-b0d4-0c05a01d86d3.json) ## Summary The Metropolitan Police Service has issued a tender named "National Barrier Asset Framework Opportunity Notice" for the acquisition of storage, maintenance, and deployment services related to the National Barrier Asset. This framework is designed to cater to a diverse range of temporary events and has a value ceiling of £35M over a maximum period of 4 years. The procurement will follow a two-stage tender process, with the top three scoring bidders progressing to physical testing, and important dates are yet to be confirmed. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in works related to road furniture and security services. Eligible users include Police Authorities, Public Sector Bodies, International Partners, and selected Private Sector Organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are also encouraged to participate in this competitive open procedure. Interested parties should look out for a contract notice which is expected to be published in the summer of 2023, and prepare to engage in a virtual supplier day to gain insight into the upcoming requirements and procurement processes. ## Notice The National Barrier Asset consists of a collection of Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) owned vehicle security barriers & protective security fencing collectively termed the "National Barrier Asset" (NBA). The NBA is deployed to block roads, footways & other locations to prevent/mitigate Vehicle borne threats from a Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) Attack or as a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) against infrastructure, persons & publicly accessible locations. Since its development, the national demand for NBA protection against terrorist attacks has increased to cover a diverse range of temporary events which can include local, national & globally focused Government Events, Police Operations, Sporting & music events & other entertainment events. The NBA is tested &approved to UK & International specifications. The purpose of the NBA Framework is for one Contractor to provide storage, maintenance & deployment services on behalf of the Authority for a maximum of 4 years (3+1 year optional extension). The Contractor will also have the opportunity to supplement the NBA with their own stock should the need arise during the life of the Framework. Eligible Users of this Framework are Police Authorities, Public Sector Bodies, International Partners & selected Private Sector Organisations. The existing Framework Agreement will expire on 31 August 2023*. The ceiling value for this framework will be PS35M over the Framework term, with financial approval up to PS30M & the remaining PS5M ring-fenced as contingency should the proposed Protect Duty legislation increase demand for the use of the NBA. As this is a Framework, these figures are non-committal & represent the maximum value of activities that can be carried out under the agreement subject to demand. This procurement will follow a two stage tender process: - 1st stage will be based on the ability to meet the requirements in the form of a compliant bid - 2nd stage will be physical testing The top three scoring bidders will progress to the physical testing stage. The date of the first stage of this procurement is yet to be confirmed*. A contract notice will be published when we intend to start the procurement process in the summer of 2023. *Dates are subject to change. Expected to change this month following governance approval to extend to 31st December 2023. Additional information: Tender documents for this opportunity can be found at: https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice Bidders are required to accept the terms and conditions of the event to gain access to the tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329c5511-79ec-4f40-8645-2c3e1f026310 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | 13 Jun 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE | | Locality | LONDON | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34928000 - Road furniture ## Release History - 28 Jul 2023 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329c5511-79ec-4f40-8645-2c3e1f026310 - 13 Jun 2023 at 16:30 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60988275-c53f-419c-b30e-648c87b00fdb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329c5511-79ec-4f40-8645-2c3e1f026310 28th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60988275-c53f-419c-b30e-648c87b00fdb 13th June 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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