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title: "Requirement for Production Partner for Device 6820"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc80"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# Requirement for Production Partner for Device 6820

Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc80

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## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime in London is actively planning a procurement process to appoint a production partner for the Metropolitan Police Service's in-house designed Device 6820. This planned procurement is in the initial stages, with a focus on finding a commercial and production partner. The procurement falls under the categories of electrical and electronic equipment with a primary goal to efficiently scale the manufacture, prototyping, and assembly of Device 6820. The procurement method is open competition with the participation deadline set for 11th September 2026. The subsequent tender stage will take place after necessary expressions of interest are received, and the entire procurement process is scheduled to conclude by the end of 2028, with a possible extension if required.

This procurement offers an exceptional growth opportunity for businesses in the electronic equipment supply industry, particularly those specialising in production, prototyping, and assembly services. Companies that can provide innovative manufacturing solutions will find this tender particularly advantageous. Businesses that have experience with non-disclosure agreements and can efficiently communicate and collaborate with public sector entities such as the Metropolitan Police Service stand to benefit substantially by securing a long-term partnership. The contract value is estimated at £170,000, reaffirming the potential for sizable engagement and development for successful bidders.

## Notice

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is seeking a commercial & production partner for providing advice and production support on an in house designed product called Device 6820. The scope of the requirements will include recommendations on the most effective methods of manufacture, prototyping and assembly of the Device 6820 to enable it to be qualitatively and efficiently produced in larger quantities by the appointed production partner. In order to be considered for Phase 2 - Tender Stage, suppliers must Express an Interest in the requirement by 5pm on 11th September 2026 by providing the information set out in the procurement documents. To receive the procurement documents a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be required to be signed by the supplier. To request the NDA, please email john.cole@met.police.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An extension is included if required for completion of the goods delivery

### Planning Information

Important - Supplier Engagement and Participation in this PME
Suppliers wishing to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise are required to register their interest by 29th July 2026 by emailing: - 
john.cole@met.police.uk 
Please ensure the email subject line includes the following text exactly: -
"Preliminary Market Engagement - Requirement for Production Partner"
The registration email must include the following information:
 Supplier trading name, registered address, company number
 A nominated lead contact and email address and contact number to enable further liaison with the MPS
Upon receipt of a registration email, the nominated lead contact will be issued with the NDA for signing and then further details of the requirement will be provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073273-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| 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 | MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E16 1ZE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Royal Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | West Ham and Beckton |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 14:05 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073273-2026
- 16 Jul 2026 at 09:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067077-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073273-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067077-2026
  16th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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