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Notice of concluded contract: Equipment for COFA for operating activities (for remotely access)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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04 Feb 2021 at 10:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for the purchase of security equipment aimed at supporting the Slovak Customs Service in its operational activities, particularly for remote access during the pandemic. The successful contract, valued at £26,200, was awarded to AKRUKS, a supplier based in Bratislava, Slovakia. The contract period commenced on 29 January 2021 and is set to conclude on 16 March 2021. This procurement was initiated as a single tender action, which is classified under the Goods category, specifically for security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the security equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in innovative solutions for customs and border control. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide effective security technology or services may find this type of contract especially accessible, given the direct approach taken by the buyer. The emphasis on health and safety measures also opens avenues for firms offering virus-related assistance solutions tailored for operational settings, thus allowing them to potentially compete in future similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Notice of concluded contract: Equipment for COFA for operating activities (for remotely access)

Notice Description

Notice regarding awarded contract. The goods purchased by this contract is an assist for the Slovak Customs Service to enable operational interventions away from borders whilst also keep goods flowing during the pandemic. The equipment will assist Slovak customs to both stop inward and outward shipments of illicit goods (many of which we know to be bound for the UK) whilst also providing health and safety advantages for traditional inland operations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d6d16a0-3afa-4d74-a33d-157127d1d282
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99571d23-02fa-40ea-840c-07423e6e478b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2021 - 16 Mar 2021 1-6 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AE
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKRUKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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