Planning

Supply of one Video Spectral Comparator [VSC]

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

08 Nov 2022 at 11:43

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, a UK government department, is planning a procurement process for the supply of one Video Spectral Comparator [VSC] under the Clinical forensics equipment and supplies category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date of November 8, 2022. The contract period is expected to be from January 3, 2023, to March 31, 2023. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation (below threshold). The procurement contact person is Neil Humphries, reachable at neil.humphries@homeoffice.gov.uk.

This tender by the Home Office presents an opportunity for businesses supplying clinical forensics equipment and supplies to compete for a contract to provide a Video Spectral Comparator. Companies interested in this opportunity should be prepared to express interest once the contract notice is published on Contracts Finder in November 2022. The procurement process aims to select a provider through a competitive quotation process. Businesses that specialise in clinical forensics equipment and supplies, and can meet the specified requirements, are well-suited to participate in this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of one Video Spectral Comparator [VSC]

Notice Description

The National Document Fraud Unit (NDFU) is a central unit within the Home Office, based at London Heathrow Airport. The NDFU is the UK's national centre for identifying travel and identity document fraud. It provides information on genuine, forged, counterfeit and fantasy documents to law enforcement agencies nationally and overseas, working with Interpol and the International Civil Aviation Organisation to establish document standards. NDFU also liaises with security document manufacturers and issuers to ensure that the UK remains a leader in the field of travel document security. NDFU are seeking to purchase one Video Spectral Comparator within this Financial Year. Specification details will be released with the pursuant Contract Notice. The Contracting Authority is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to alert the marketplace to an upcoming Future Opportunity and to gain a better understanding of this sectors suppliers. It is important to note that this PIN is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Contracts Finder. The Contract Notice is expected to be published November 2022. It should be noted that this PIN invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in the Future Opportunity and it is not a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process. To receive access to the Future Opportunity Tender Documentation, interested parties must review, sign and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that will be attached to the Contract Notice to the following email address before the closing date: neil.humphries@homeoffice.gov.uk. The Contracting Authority intends to use Home Office Short Form Terms and Conditions for this opportunity. A copy of these terms is attached to this notice. Additional information: Attachments - Home Office Short Form Terms & Conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-518804bb-423a-4e27-9fbc-04b0020c403d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5745092-c35e-4c4b-8908-776dfc6fadb8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT19 4RH
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Cheriton
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Further Information

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