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title: "Manufacture and Supply of Custom Battery Packs"
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# Manufacture and Supply of Custom Battery Packs

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5abc1b59-8795-4d69-a8b1-ada6e209f23f

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is seeking to procure the manufacture and supply of 60 custom battery packs, which must be built to specific technical standards. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following an open procedure that concluded on 1st July 2022. The awarded contract is valued at £8,148 and the contract period is from 4th July 2022 to 31st July 2022. Interested suppliers must have ensured that all materials for manufacturing are readily available without excessive lead times. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically battery packs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs with expertise in the production of battery technology and electronic components. Suppliers that can provide high-quality custom battery solutions with competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for timely delivery and compliance with the MPS's strict standards also highlights the need for reliable suppliers capable of adhering to stringent specifications. Companies focused on innovation in battery technology may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities.

## Notice

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) wishes to purchase 60 off custom battery packs built and supplied to the following specification: Packs to be constructed of 24 x Saft LS14500 3.6v 2.6Ah cells configured in a 2 x 12 flat configuration in parallel to provide a 3.6v 62.4Ah battery. All cells to have a Schottky diode between them to prevent against reverse current between cells and a 500mA slow blow fuse is to be fitted on the output of the pack. Output connections to be 150mm red/black flying leads. Unfortunately there is no technical drawing available but a word document with photographs of an opened existing solution is attached for visual clarification. Electronic quotations must be emailed back to David.Addley@met.police.uk no later than 30/06/2022 All materials required for the manufacturing process must be available or readily sourced with no disparate lead times other than those required for the manufacturing process. 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/0e4fba76-83da-4d15-9f16-f30ec1961366 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,148 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CELL PACK SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31422000 - Battery packs
- 31440000 - Batteries

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e4fba76-83da-4d15-9f16-f30ec1961366

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e4fba76-83da-4d15-9f16-f30ec1961366
  5th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=63213490
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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