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title: "The Provision of inspections and maintenance services for communication masts and towers"
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# The Provision of inspections and maintenance services for communication masts and towers

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b66082ad-5ae6-4b6b-8f7a-4458f11224b0

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service has completed the procurement process for the provision of inspections and maintenance services for communication masts and towers, valued at approximately £10 million. This contract is classified under the electrical machinery and telecommunications sectors, covering the Greater London area and beyond. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, using a restricted procedure, with the contract period commencing on 30 April 2018 and concluding on 29 April 2025. Key activities within this procurement include ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, maintaining an updated asset register, and providing both reactive and planned maintenance services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications, engineering, and maintenance services, especially those with expertise in electrical machinery and the construction of communication infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the nature of the services required, which may also involve specialised equipment and materials. Companies capable of providing comprehensive maintenance and inspection services for communication masts will find this contract particularly relevant for their growth and visibility in the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

The inspection and maintenance of communication masts and towers across the MOPAC Estate. The Estate covers 32 boroughs within the Greater London area, and a number of other locations on the outskirts. The Supplier Please note there are shared towers within the Estate The Supplier shall but not limited to: * Provide all materials, consumables and equipment required to provide the service * Provide condition based advice to the Authority on the communication masts/towers * Maintain a register of inspection reports and work job sheets in accordance with all legislation and audit as appropriate * Attend site and complete works in accordance with secure and safe procedures approved by the Authority * Include for all access requirements and equipment * Inspect and attach an inspection tag to all Authority assets (ladders etc.) that are used to access the Masts and Towers assets before use, whether fixed to the Mast and Tower asset or mobile. * Provide an updated Asset register on an annual basis to the Authority in the Asset capture format. * Ensure that Planned Maintenance including Statutory, Legislative and insurance inspections is carried out in accordance with policy for communication masts & towers across the MOPAC Estate. * Ensure that the Authority is informed of any Planned Maintenance Remedial Works required following Planned Maintenance tasks * Ensure that reactive maintenance service is provided This framework is available for use by the following organisations: The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime MOPAC/Metropolitan Police Services London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) (London Fire Brigade)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852f8ae8-7ea4-4d91-bf6d-0990faa4885a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2018 - 29 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,004 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWANN GROUP ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 44200000 - Structural products
- 44212000 - Structural products and parts except prefabricated buildings
- 44212200 - Towers, lattice masts, derricks and pylons
- 44212220 - Pylons, poles and pickets
- 44212250 - Masts
- 44212263 - Lattice masts
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2018 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852f8ae8-7ea4-4d91-bf6d-0990faa4885a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852f8ae8-7ea4-4d91-bf6d-0990faa4885a
  24th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=20301&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40396
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac

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