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Wi-Fi Interrogator

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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13 Aug 2024 at 15:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for a Wi-Fi Interrogator aimed at identifying devices recently connected to a broadband router. The procurement process, classified under Hardware (CPV 44316400) with additional classification for Industry-specific software packages (CPV 48100000), concluded with the award stage on 31 July 2024. The contract, valued at £11,070, was awarded via a direct award method to First Forensics Solutions LTD, an SME based in Antrim, England. The contract period spans from 1 August 2024 to 31 August 2024, covering various delivery locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other regions worldwide.

This tender offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic technology and hardware solutions. SMEs capable of providing innovative Wi-Fi interrogation tools as well as industry-specific software packages will find this procurement particularly relevant. The direct award method indicates a focused and streamlined competitive process, beneficial for organisations with niche expertise and the capability to deliver specialised hardware rapidly. The involvement of the Department for Work and Pensions highlights the potential for such technologies to be leveraged in critical public sector applications, presenting SMEs with a chance to demonstrate value and secure future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wi-Fi Interrogator

Notice Description

Identify devices recently connected to a broadband router.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3131bcf8-6398-42d3-ba5e-081e2a5188da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de5dc200-65be-41b4-bdf7-59219884be95
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,070 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,070 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 9AY
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Electoral Ward
Westminster Constituency

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST FORENSICS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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