Upcoming
Supply of a Quadruped Robot
Metropolitan Police Service · Police and fire
In brief
Metropolitan Police Service has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 September 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 36 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
High Level Specification:
One complete Robotic Quadruped system, consisting of a robotic platform, including:
- At least one manipulator arm option
- Manual and autonomous arm functionality
- Ability to attach/house third party equipment on the system
- Option to use 3rd party radio frequency communications systems for operation of system
- Radio frequency module to provide option for mesh network communication platform
- Operational lifespan support of at least 5 years
- Integrated software and future development provision
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 084492-2025
About the buyer
Metropolitan Police ServiceLast 12 months
Procurements
271Awards
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From notice 084492-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 18 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.