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# Antenna Procurement

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-517f40a5-c28b-4fad-8ac2-6cabbee6a03d

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service has completed a procurement process for the purchase of RF antennas, known as the "Antenna Procurement." This procurement falls under the industry category of goods and specifically relates to industry-specific software packages. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below threshold, with the final date for submission of electronic quotations being 9:30 am on 5 February 2021. The contract period commenced on 9 February 2021 and runs until 19 March 2021, with the delivery address located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of telecommunications equipment, particularly those capable of delivering RF antennas with specified characteristics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they can meet the outlined specifications and MPS standard terms and conditions, underlining the importance of compliance to secure contracts valued under £50,000.

## Notice

The Metropolitan Police Service is looking to purchase RF antennas which have the following characteristics. We require: 2 x Omnidirectional 2-6GHz Vertical Polarisation 3dBi N-Type Antennas 2 x Omnidirectional 3.1-3.8GHz 3.5dBi Vertical Polarisation SMA Antennas 2 x Directional 2-5.9GHz 7dBi Circular Polarisation N-Type Antennas Electronic quotations must be emailed back to James.Lynn@met.police.uk no later than 9:30am on the 5th of February 2021. The quotations should include all the points detailed in this request for quotation. Please note that quotes provided must be fully inclusive outlining costs such as delivery. The Metropolitan Police Service is famed around the world and has a unique place in the history of policing. It is by far the largest of the police services that operate in the UK. The Royal Parks Constabulary has now become part of the MPS. Today, the MPS employs approximately 31,141 officers, 13,661 police staff, 414 traffic wardens and 2,106 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), and, since the realignment of police boundaries in April 2000, it covers an area of 620 square miles and a population of 7.2million. Staff of the MPS (other than police officers) are employed by the MOPAC (Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime) but the power to appoint and dismiss them vests in the Commissioner. The MPS covers the area broadly within the boundaries of the M25. Day-to-day policing is the responsibility of 32 Borough Operational Command Units supported by centralised specialist policing units and other management, admin and support functions. The standard terms and conditions have been attached for your information, if you are unable to comply with our terms and conditions please do not bid for this contract. MPS standards terms will not be amended for contracts less than PS50,000 in value. Additional information: The standard terms and conditions have been attached for your information, if you are unable to comply with our terms and conditions please do not bid for this contract. MPS standards terms will not be amended for contracts less than PS50,000 in value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9837ea5a-01f1-4714-9b14-b056e6bfb632 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2021 - 19 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,650 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COBHAM ANTENNA SYSTEMS (MICROWAVE ANTENNAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48321000 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software package
- 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package
- 48983000 - Development software package

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9837ea5a-01f1-4714-9b14-b056e6bfb632

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9837ea5a-01f1-4714-9b14-b056e6bfb632
  15th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=53558235
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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