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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

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 084492-2025

About the buyer

Procurements

271

Awards

65

Suppliers it has used most

From notice 084492-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 18 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.