--- title: "Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5ec7d0f8-6f1d-47a9-8eff-a6a0ec6ea3db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ec7d0f8-6f1d-47a9-8eff-a6a0ec6ea3db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ec7d0f8-6f1d-47a9-8eff-a6a0ec6ea3db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ec7d0f8-6f1d-47a9-8eff-a6a0ec6ea3db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE" published: "2024-05-24" --- # Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ec7d0f8-6f1d-47a9-8eff-a6a0ec6ea3db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ec7d0f8-6f1d-47a9-8eff-a6a0ec6ea3db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ec7d0f8-6f1d-47a9-8eff-a6a0ec6ea3db.json) ## Summary The Metropolitan Police Service has issued a planning notice for a future public procurement tender for the supply of various tactical and outdoor equipment. The procurement includes two lots of items suitable for diverse operational environments, such as tactical gear, shooting accessories, and utility bags. The engagement end date for this planning stage is set for August 23, 2024. This opportunity is relevant for businesses in the police equipment and individual equipment industry categories, and it is located in London, United Kingdom. This tender provides an opportunity for suppliers to compete for contracts with the Metropolitan Police Service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement process. To engage with this opportunity, interested businesses should register on the Coupa platform and express their interest through the provided link. The details of the tender, including specific product requirements and delivery addresses, are outlined in the planning documentation shared by the buyer, Metropolitan Police Service. Business entities offering goods related to police equipment or individual equipment would be well-suited to respond to this upcoming tender. ## Notice The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) would like to inform interested suppliers by issue of this PIN/RFI notice. The Contracting Authority intends to launch a public procurement tender divided into two lots for the supply of various tactical and outdoor equipment. This procurement seeks to acquire high-quality, durable items suitable for diverse operational environments. The products to be included in Lot 1 of the procurement are: - 12-hour light stick - 8-hour light stick - A5 shooting log - A5 shooting log cover - All-weather shelter - Bungee straps - Camouflage net - Compass - Concealment suit - Concealment vest - Extra dry bag - Flasks - Folding saw - Head torches - Hydration pack - Map case - Scrim net - Secateurs - Single ear listening device - Waterproof rucksack liners The products to be included in Lot 2 of the procurement are: - Bail out bag - Banger bags - Bungee cover - Discreet bag for glock carriage - Discreet bag for MP5 carriage - Discreet bag for Rattler carriage - Large backpack - Medium backpack - Pistol pouch - Single CS stun grenade pouch - Single G36 mag pouch - Single Glock magazine pouch - Small backpack - Small utility shoulder bag - Tactical bag - Tourniquet The tender will be launched through the Coupa . Please first register and then express your interest at: https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a54fb9-18ed-4e2a-bc38-c08c8e12076a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW6 6LT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent | | Local authority | Brent | | Electoral ward | Queens Park | | Westminster constituency | Queen's Park and Maida Vale | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 18937000 - Goods-packing sacks - 35200000 - Police equipment - 35810000 - Individual equipment ## Release History - 24 May 2024 at 10:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a54fb9-18ed-4e2a-bc38-c08c8e12076a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a54fb9-18ed-4e2a-bc38-c08c8e12076a 24th May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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