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Knife Detection Technology Phase 2 - Iconal

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28 Oct 2025 at 13:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the "Knife Detection Technology Phase 2 - Iconal" project, awarded on 10th October 2025, and published on 28th October 2025. This contract, valued at £400,800, falls under the category of research and experimental development services and is classified with the CPV code 73100000. The location for delivery is specified as London, United Kingdom. The project falls under the "Contract for Innovation" procurement method, aiming to develop systems for police forces to detect concealed knives from a distance, even amidst commonly carried items. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract period extends from 10th October 2025 to 31st August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in innovative technology development, particularly those specialising in security and detection systems. SMEs and VCSEs are deemed suitable for participation, highlighting the inclusive nature of this procurement. The successful bidder, Iconal Technology, demonstrates that large-scale companies can also contribute effectively. Firms capable of innovation and meeting the technical criteria to enhance public safety through cutting-edge solutions are well-suited to this project, offering an avenue for growth and the potential to collaborate with the government on a high-profile initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Knife Detection Technology Phase 2 - Iconal

Notice Description

7.1. The aim of the competition is to develop systems capable of automatically detecting knives concealed on a person, at a distance, to be used by police forces. The systems must be able to detect knives in the presence of commonly carried items, including but not limited to keys, wallets, mobile phones, and tablets. Systems can either be fixed during operation and capable of scanning a defined area (region) of space containing one or more subjects, or capable of being carried and operated by a single police officer for at least the duration of a shift (8 hours). A fixed system should ideally work at a distance of at least 2m to 6m, while a body-worn or handheld system should work at a distance of at least approximately 2m. The Home Office is prepared to fund the further development of systems to meet these requirements, even if their detection range currently falls outside of these distances.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b64fb4a-91a6-4d32-81a7-76f3043839f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0785cfef-01be-4722-a27d-9a16cbdb1bb4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Contract for Innovation
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICONAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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