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title: "Scientific Research into Hearing Loss in UK Policing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060647"
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buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
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# Scientific Research into Hearing Loss in UK Policing

Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060647

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## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime in London has completed a tender process regarding scientific research into hearing loss within UK policing. The contract, titled "Scientific Research into Hearing Loss in UK Policing," falls within the services category and involves determining noise exposure levels experienced by police officers during their duties. The procurement process used was limited due to its below-threshold nature. The contract was awarded to the University of Salford, which began work on 12th December 2025 and is expected to conclude by 1st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for academic and research institutions specialising in auditory health and occupational safety to provide vital research services. Businesses with expertise in scientific research and equipment that mitigates noise-induced hearing loss stand to benefit from engaging with such contracts. Moreover, organisations that can demonstrate innovative approaches to protecting hearing while complying with relevant legislation may find themselves well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities in the public safety and health domains.

## Notice

The Authority as the contracting authority is tendering for the provision of research to: determine real time and real world noise exposures from a variety of police activities; identify a valid estimate of average noise exposures as they conduct their daily roles; and provide recommendations for the optimum equipment for officer/staff to use to protect their hearing when undertaking their duties in relation to earpieces used with Airwave radios.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003335-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,655 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 09:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003335-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003335-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.salford.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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