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title: "Provision of a Storage, Maintenance and Deployment Framework for the National Barrier Asset (NBA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d5ef"
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buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE"
published: "2024-01-22"
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# Provision of a Storage, Maintenance and Deployment Framework for the National Barrier Asset (NBA)

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d5ef

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service has awarded the NBA Main Framework Agreement to Hardstaff Barriers (A Division of Hill and Smith Infrastructure Limited) for a 3-year contract period with a possible 1-year extension. The framework covers the provision of storage, maintenance, and deployment services for the National Barrier Asset (NBA) used in counter-terrorism activities. This tender process was conducted through a two-stage procedure with specific award criteria. The awarded value of the contract is £35,000,000 GBP.

This tender opportunity to provide services for the NBA Framework presents lucrative prospects for businesses involved in works related to road barriers and counter-terrorism measures. Companies specializing in works, particularly in road barrier erection, with capabilities to handle storage, maintenance, and deployment services, are well-suited to compete. The prestigious nature of the contract, along with the potential for additional stock supplementation, offers a significant growth opportunity for eligible users, including Police Authorities, Public Sector Bodies, and selected Private Sector Organisations.

## Notice

he National Barrier Asset consists of a collection of Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) owned vehicle security barriers & protective security fencing collectively termed the "National Barrier Asset" (NBA). The NBA is deployed to block roads, footways & other locations to prevent/mitigate Vehicle borne threats from a Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) Attack or as a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) against infrastructure, persons & publicly accessible locations. Since its development, the national demand for NBA protection against terrorist attacks has increased to cover a diverse range of temporary events which can include local, national & globally focused Government Events, Police Operations, Sporting & music events & other entertainment events. The NBA is tested &approved to UK & International specifications. The purpose of the NBA Framework is for one Contractor to provide storage, maintenance & deployment services on behalf of the Authority for a maximum of 4 years (3+1 year optional extension). The Contractor will also have the opportunity to supplement the NBA with their own stock should the need arise during the life of the Framework. Eligible Users of this Framework are Police Authorities, Public Sector Bodies, International Partners & selected Private Sector Organisations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ender activity to ascertain the contractor for the next iteration of the NBA framework who will handle the storage, maintenance and deployment of police owned barrier asset. Supplier will also be given the opportunity to supplement the NBA stock with their own stock should the need arise. Two stage procurement. First stage based on submission of bids. Top three scoring bids will progress to the second stage - physical testing

Options: 36 month contract with an optional extension of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002058-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is anticipated that the NBA framework will be required following the expiry of this new framework. Notices for the next iteration should be expected 6-8 months prior to the expiry of this new framework. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARDSTAFF BARRIERS (A DIVISION OF HILL AND SMITH INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34928000 - Road furniture
- 45233280 - Erection of road-barriers

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2024 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002058-2024
- 28 Jul 2023 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022058-2023
- 13 Jun 2023 at 16:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016781-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice
- https://www.met.police.uk/

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