Tenders/Disposal of IT Criminal Exhibits

Disposal of IT Criminal Exhibits

Metropolitan Police Service

Published: Oct 6, 2026

Updated: Oct 6, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, security and defense, governance and public administration and media and communication sectors, with a focus on Telecommunications, Police and Digital Media. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is seeking to engage the market to inform the development of a solution for the secure disposal of IT criminal exhibit digital media, including but not limited to mobile phones, hard drives, and USB storage devices. This pre-procurement activity is intended to assess supplier capability and capacity to deliver a service that meets the operational, security, and compliance requirements associated with handling sensitive evidential material. There is a need to establish a structured, scalable, and repeatable service model to support ongoing disposal activity of IT criminal exhibits. The anticipated requirement will include, but is not limited to the secure collection, transportation, and destruction of digital storage media, with a strong emphasis on data irretrievability and evidential integrity.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 094064-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Metropolitan Police Service

Metropolitan Police Service has issued 77 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 67 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Security, Defense & Justice, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: October 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 094064-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Metropolitan Police Service in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.