Requirement for Production Partner for Device 6820

What the buyer is asking for

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

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published49 days ago

   3 Aug 2026, 15:05 BST
2. Clarification questions by10 days ago

   11 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 32 days

   23 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice16 Jul 2026, 10:10 BST067077-2026
2. Pipeline or early engagement notice3 Aug 2026, 15:05 BST073273-2026