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title: "Provision of a Storage, Maintenance and Deployment Framework for the National Barrier Asset (NBA)"
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# Provision of a Storage, Maintenance and Deployment Framework for the National Barrier Asset (NBA)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-a-storage-maintenance-and-deployment-framework-for-the-national-barrier-asset-ocds-h6vhtk-03d5ef). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Metropolitan Police Service: "Provision of a Storage, Maintenance and Deployment Framework for the National Barrier Asset (NBA)". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £35,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 28 Aug 2023, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: supplier.coupahost.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Metropolitan Police Service](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/metropolitan-police-service-GB-FTS-128130)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £35,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 28 August 2023 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Erection of road-barriers, For terrorist prevention, Road furniture
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03d5ef`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-a-storage-maintenance-and-deployment-framework-for-the-national-barrier-asset-ocds-h6vhtk-03d5ef#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [supplier.coupahost.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupplier.coupahost.com%2Fquotes%2Fpublic_events%3Fcustomer%3Dmetpolice)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-a-storage-maintenance-and-deployment-framework-for-the-national-barrier-asset-ocds-h6vhtk-03d5ef#participate

## Description
he National Barrier Asset consists of a collection of Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) owned vehicle security barriers & protective security fencing collectively termed the "National Barrier Asset" (NBA). The NBA is deployed to block roads, footways & other locations to prevent/mitigate Vehicle borne threats from a Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) Attack or as a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) against infrastructure, persons & publicly accessible locations.
Since its development, the national demand for NBA protection against terrorist attacks has increased to cover a diverse range of temporary events which can include local, national & globally focused Government Events, Police Operations, Sporting & music events & other entertainment events. The NBA is tested &approved to UK & International specifications.
The purpose of the NBA Framework is for one Contractor to provide storage, maintenance & deployment services on behalf of the Authority for a maximum of 4 years (3+1 year optional extension). The Contractor will also have the opportunity to supplement the NBA with their own stock should the need arise during the life of the Framework. Eligible Users of this Framework are Police Authorities, Public Sector Bodies, International Partners & selected Private Sector Organisations.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34928000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** ender activity to ascertain the contractor for the next iteration of the NBA framework who will handle the storage, maintenance and deployment of police owned barrier asset. Supplier will also be given the opportunity to supplement the NBA stock with...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** NBA Main Framework Agreement 2024-2027 (active)
  - Award id: `002058-2024-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Hardstaff Barriers (A Division of Hill and Smith Infrastructure Limited)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:02791285`
  - Value: £35,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** NBA Main Framework Agreement 2024-2027 (active)
  - Signed Value: £35,000,000
  - Signed Date: 31/12/2023

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F002058-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-01-22T11:36:32.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T06:09:41.800Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-03d5ef