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title: "The Provision of Mail Screening Services"
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# The Provision of Mail Screening Services

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56d3a47b-4f36-4de4-add0-460750147b0e

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service is currently seeking tenders for "The Provision of Mail Screening Services," aiming to enhance security measures across 13 specified locations in the Greater London area. This open procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 19th November 2018. The contract will commence on 30th June 2019 and extend until 29th June 2024, involving the provision of secure mail processing services, including X-ray and biological screening. Interested parties should take note of the comprehensive requirements laid out for the security of mail deliveries.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services and mail handling, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies equipped to deliver secure premises, screening technology, and logistics support are encouraged to participate. The focus on delivering high-standard mail screening services means that businesses with expertise in security solutions and experience in similar projects will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The requirement for Mail Screening Services is: * Provide secure premises and process for the security X-ray, chemical, biological, canine and radiological pre-screening of mail packets and letters addressed to specified sites within the MPS (currently 13 sites within the Greater London area) * The location of the screening service shall be remote from the MPS estate. * Provide MPS/Counter Terrorism Check (NPPV Level 2/CTC) level security cleared staff (screening and logistics staff). * Deliver screening Level 3 as specified in 'PAS 97:2015 Mail Screening and Security. Specification'. * All screened mail must be kept secure until it is delivered to the MPS specified sites. * Deliver and track screened mail to specified MPS sites to meet specified delivery timescales for standard and signature mail items.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b989d2d0-aeb0-42f0-810a-e4608e4cebac |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2019 - 29 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | GREATER 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 18933000 - Mail or parcel bags
- 30131500 - Mail opening machines
- 30131600 - Mail sealing machines
- 30132100 - Mail-sorting equipment
- 30133000 - Mailing equipment
- 30133100 - Bulk-mailing equipment
- 43411000 - Sorting and screening machines
- 44212329 - Security screens
- 45252123 - Screening installations
- 60160000 - Mail transport by road
- 64112000 - Postal services related to letters
- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels
- 64121100 - Mail delivery services
- 64122000 - Internal office mail and messenger services
- 79571000 - Mailing services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 90714600 - Environmental security control services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2018 at 07:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b989d2d0-aeb0-42f0-810a-e4608e4cebac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b989d2d0-aeb0-42f0-810a-e4608e4cebac
  20th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25886&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40396
  User / Company

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