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title: "Method of Entry"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE"
published: "2022-05-16"
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# Method of Entry

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d331269-f6de-4d7b-8217-abd8149bc023

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service has awarded a contract titled "Method of Entry" for door breaching equipment, classified under the CPV category for security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment. This contract was awarded through a single tender action valued at £95,000, with the entirety of the procurement process taking place in London. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2021 and concluded on 1st February 2022, with the award notification published on 16th May 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in security and defence equipment, particularly those that can provide matching models to existing MPS equipment. Companies engaged in the supply of specialised tools and technology tailored for law enforcement and emergency services would find this contracting process particularly relevant, promoting potential growth through similar future opportunities with the Metropolitan Police Service and other governmental agencies.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and was for method of entry, door breaching equipment. This was a single tender action to award for equipment which was the same make and model as pre-existing equipment in use within the MPS. For operational reasons the MPS needs to have the same make and model of door breaching equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0858874f-4fe6-4774-85a9-05b68f854cc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 1 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000 |
| 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 | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA15 7ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Bexley |
| Electoral ward | Sidcup |
| Westminster constituency | Old Bexley and Sidcup |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGMA SECURITY DEVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0858874f-4fe6-4774-85a9-05b68f854cc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0858874f-4fe6-4774-85a9-05b68f854cc5
  16th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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