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title: "The Provision of the Supply and Hire of Temporary Facilities of Marquees and Tents"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029c14"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE"
published: "2021-03-16"
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# The Provision of the Supply and Hire of Temporary Facilities of Marquees and Tents

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029c14

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service is initiating a tender titled "The Provision of the Supply and Hire of Temporary Facilities of Marquees and Tents." This procurement, categorised under event services, is planned to take place within or around Central London, specifically within a 25-mile radius of the M25 boundary, with a notable potential for urgent requests. The overall budget for this contract is £609,105, with the tendering process expected to lead to specific deadlines, including a future notice date set for 25th May 2021.

This procurement opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in the hire, supply, and erection of temporary structures for events, particularly those experienced in dealing with high-pressure situations that require rapid responses. Companies offering related services such as event management, logistical support, and those that can provide ancillary items like flooring and structural products will also find this tender relevant. The consistent demand for these services year-round positions this contract as a valuable avenue for business growth and expansion in the event services sector.

## Notice

Property Services Operational Support Group (OSG) of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) require a 24/7/365 service year round for the hire, supply and erection of marquees and tents for operations and events. Requirements for large national events with specific venues are sometimes known in advance, but on rare occasions, urgent responses will be requested for the hire and erection of equipment at short notice. Generally, the marquees and/or tents will be required to be positioned in specific locations that are either on MPS property, or on hired rented grounds, for example private playing fields, schools etc. at defined times and usually within an approximate 25 mile radius of Central London and the M25 boundary. The supplier will be given adequate access to allow erection of marquee and ancillary items. However, there may be occasions where marquees are required outside the M25 boundary.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Property Services Operational Support Group (OSG) of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) require a 24/7/365 service year round for the hire, supply and erection of marquees and tents for operations and events. Requirements for large national events with specific venues are sometimes known in advance, but on rare occasions, urgent responses will be requested for the hire and erection of equipment at short notice. Generally, the marquees and/or tents will be required to be positioned in specific locations that are either on MPS property, or on hired rented grounds, for example private playing fields, schools etc. at defined times and usually within an approximate 25 mile radius of Central London and the M25 boundary. The supplier will be given adequate access to allow erection of marquee and ancillary items. However, there may be occasions where marquees are required outside the M25 boundary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005283-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £609,105 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | GREATER LONDON |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 33163000 - Tent for medical use
- 39522000 - Tarpaulins, sails for boats, sailboards or land craft, awnings, sunblinds, tents and camping goods
- 39522100 - Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds
- 39522500 - Textile camping goods
- 39522530 - Tents
- 44112200 - Floor coverings
- 44112210 - Solid flooring
- 44112220 - False floors
- 44212000 - Structural products and parts except prefabricated buildings
- 45223100 - Assembly of metal structures
- 45223110 - Installation of metal structures
- 45432100 - Floor laying and covering work
- 45432110 - Floor-laying work
- 45432111 - Laying work of flexible floor coverings
- 45432113 - Parquet flooring
- 45432114 - Wood flooring work
- 45432120 - False floor installation work
- 45432130 - Floor-covering work
- 79952000 - Event services
- 92330000 - Recreational-area services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 12:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005283-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37152&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40396

## Provenance

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