--- title: "Supply annual maintenance contract for MobileTrace in-service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66ed6d0d-5c37-412b-a596-8b2c7d7d899e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66ed6d0d-5c37-412b-a596-8b2c7d7d899e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66ed6d0d-5c37-412b-a596-8b2c7d7d899e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66ed6d0d-5c37-412b-a596-8b2c7d7d899e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED" published: "2021-11-16" --- # Supply annual maintenance contract for MobileTrace in-service Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66ed6d0d-5c37-412b-a596-8b2c7d7d899e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66ed6d0d-5c37-412b-a596-8b2c7d7d899e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66ed6d0d-5c37-412b-a596-8b2c7d7d899e.json) ## Summary The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has initiated a procurement process for an annual maintenance contract for its MobileTrace detection systems. This tender, titled "Supply annual maintenance contract for MobileTrace in-service", falls under the security equipment category. Electronic quotations were required to be submitted by 16:00 on 10 November 2021, for a contract valued at £15,000, with a minimum value of £6,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1 December 2021 and will last until 30 November 2022, allowing for six monthly preventive maintenance checks and onsite repairs as specified. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the security services sector, particularly those with expertise in maintenance and calibration of technical equipment. Suppliers with experience in managing explosives detection technologies and a proven track record in customer service will be well-positioned to compete. As the contract involves rapid response requirements for onsite repairs, companies with a robust logistical framework and skilled engineering teams will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. ## Notice The Threat Mitigation Technologies department within the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) provides technical advice and capabilities to a range of operational policing customer groups. One existing capability is the maintenance of explosives detection capabilities for various operational requirements and infrastructures. As such, a requirement has arisen for the annual maintenance contract for a series of six (6) MobileTrace detection systems. The contract should include; Six monthly Preventative maintenances checks and calibrations Radiation safety Survey Onsite repairs within two working days of call out, including engineers travel (Not parts) Costs of shipping to and from site if onsite repairs are not possible. Any supplier responding to this opportunity must demonstrate that they have appropriate expertise and experience to complete this work successfully. Electronic quotations must be emailed back to richard.warren2@met.police.uk no later than 16:00 on 10/11/2021. Any supplier responding to this opportunity must demonstrate that they have appropriate expertise complete this work successfully. The quotations should include all the points detailed in this request for quotation. Please note that quotes provided must be fully inclusive. 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. Electronic quotations must be emailed back to richard.warren2@met.police.uk no later than 16:00 on 10th/11/2021. Any supplier responding to this opportunity must demonstrate that they have appropriate expertise and experience to complete this work successfully. The quotations should include all the points detailed in this request for quotation. Additional information: Electronic quotations must be emailed back to richard.warren2@met.police.uk no later than 16:00 on 10th/11/2021. Any supplier responding to this opportunity must demonstrate that they have appropriate expertise and experience to complete this work successfully. The quotations should include all the points detailed in this request for quotation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0742d51-449c-40ed-a907-c1cb1aab030f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £6,540 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 35121000 - Security equipment - 73421000 - Development of security equipment - 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment ## Release History - 16 Nov 2021 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0742d51-449c-40ed-a907-c1cb1aab030f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0742d51-449c-40ed-a907-c1cb1aab030f 16th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=58979764 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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