MetTrace program

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.036207

I note you seek access to the following information:

The MOPAC website refers to the MetTrace program at MOPAC - MetTrace but suggests that the MPS is responsible for it, hence my request to you.
I’d be grateful if you could answer the following questions.

1. Where was this tender advertised?
2. To whom was it awarded?
3. Where will it be advertised again if there is a desire to continue the program?
4. How many kits have been delivered to the community since April 2019?
5. What specific ‘kits’ were delivered?
6. How many articles marked with the MetTrace kits came to police attention (presumably recovered) resulting in a search of the associated registration database from April 2019 to date?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Please note that this contract was abandoned after the contract was awarded. However, we have provided answers to your specific questions below:

Q1 - Where was this tender advertised?

The tender was advertised in EU Supply.

Q2 - To whom was it awarded?

It was awarded to Selectamark Security Systems Plc

Q3 - Where will it be advertised again if there is a desire to continue the program?

If there is a desire to tender again, it will be advertised in Coupa

Q4 - How many kits have been delivered to the community since April 2019?

No kits were delivered as the project was disbanded and the budget reallocated.

Q5 - What specific ‘kits’ were delivered?

As advised in 4 above, no kits were delivered as part of this project.

Q6 - How many articles marked with the MetTrace kits came to police attention (presumably recovered) resulting in a search of the associated registration database from April 2019 to date?

As advised in 4 above, no kits were delivered as part of this project.