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Handheld Spectroscope for Home Office International Operations

HOME OFFICE

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04 Nov 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the procurement of a "Handheld Spectroscope for Home Office International Operations" was conducted by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the goods industry category with a classification code of "Spectrometers" and was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has already reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 7th October 2025 and published on 4th November 2025. This initiative supports a multi-national delivery scope, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 7th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £52,799.88 GBP.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, as they are explicitly considered suitable for this procurement. Companies specialising in manufacturing or supplying spectrometers, particularly those adept at international operations, would find this tender advantageous due to the requirement for delivery across various global regions. Although large-scale enterprises have been successful in this procurement, SMEs can leverage their agile capabilities and specialised expertise to effectively compete in similar future tenders. The contract underscores the importance of having strategic capabilities to support the Home Office in its international operations, subsequently opening avenues for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the public sector and international market.

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Notice Title

Handheld Spectroscope for Home Office International Operations

Notice Description

Handheld Spectroscope for Home Office International Operations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a22b5e6-4f3c-410f-ab3b-52675bf1704c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd75c58-58bd-4969-b905-d0f9b377aa09
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,799 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,799 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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