Requirement for Production Partner for Device 6820

Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime

Published: Aug 3, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the architecture and engineering, construction and civil works and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Bridges and Police. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 170,000. Proposals must be submitted before October 23, 2026.

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 the supply of goods in the architecture and engineering sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. 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 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

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 073273-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime

Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime has issued 155 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 92 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 073273-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 23, 2026. You have 78 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

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

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £170,000 - £170,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.