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# Connected Vehicle, its Vulnerabilities, and Security Considerations

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE (NATIONAL POLICING DCG FUTURES)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d65aec1-3871-4d9f-b204-d1b9e1c16d5a

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service (National Policing DCG Futures) has initiated a procurement process for a project titled "Connected Vehicle, its Vulnerabilities, and Security Considerations." This process falls under the category of mobile telephones and related services, with a total value of £15,000. The tender period concluded on 17th February 2020, and the contract was awarded on 18th February 2020, with a contract period set to commence on 20th February 2020 and end on 1st March 2021. Suppliers were required to submit electronic quotations by email, outlining costs and adherence to specified terms and conditions.

This procurement opportunity creates significant prospects for businesses involved in vehicle technology, cyber security, and consultancy services. Organisations with expertise in automotive vulnerabilities, Bluetooth connectivity, and legislative compliance will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to deliver essential knowledge on connected vehicle services, making it an attractive opportunity for firms specialising in research and development or consultancy for UK Law Enforcement and automotive industry stakeholders.

## Notice

There is a requirement for an Overview of the Connected Vehicle, its Vulnerabilities, and Security Considerations - knowledge awareness delivery. To include an overview of the services offered in today's vehicles, attack points and vulnerabilities associated with those services and the types of countermeasures required as well as some impacts of UK, regional, and global legislation. It will close with an outline of new and near future connectivity functionality such as digital keys, wearables, biometric authorisation and the new vulnerabilities that they potentially open or address. In scope - 1. RF Keyfobs and Bluetooth 2. Smartphone/Companion App 3. WiFi Vulnerabilities in the automotive space Package to be delivered by 31st March 2020 guide budget PS8-10k+VAT About the buyer's selection process: Electronic quotations must be emailed back to eveth.powell2@met.pnn.police.uk and dcgfutures@met.police.uk 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. About the buyer: The DCG Futures Group develop applications on behalf on UK Law Enforcement nationally. Whilst the staff are employed by the Metropolitan Police Service, the work they perform is at a national layer and is not directly linked to the the Metropolitan Police Service. This Opportunity is requested for The ACPO DCG - Futures Group which is a Home Office funded project . 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: This Opportunity is requested for The ACPO DCG - Futures Group which is a Home Office funded project . 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/6dfec1e7-c11e-44a4-ba12-f3967498e160 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2020 - 1 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000 |
| 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 (NATIONAL POLICING DCG FUTURES) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SBD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones
- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2020 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dfec1e7-c11e-44a4-ba12-f3967498e160

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dfec1e7-c11e-44a4-ba12-f3967498e160
  19th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=47862505
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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