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Provision of Live Facial Recognition Software, Hardware and associated Support and Maintenance to be utilised in 2 mobile units

TRINITY PREMIUM AUTO LLC

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18 Aug 2025 at 09:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Live Facial Recognition Software, Hardware and associated Support and Maintenance to be utilised in 2 mobile units" was conducted by BlueLight Commercial on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). This contract, awarded on 1st July 2025, involves the use of a further competition under the BLC0168 National Framework for Live Facial Recognition. The project falls under the industry category "Software package and information systems," located in North West England, and the total value of the contract is £89,271.96. The procurement, which utilised a selective method, concluded the award stage on 18th August 2025 and involves a contract period from July 2025 to June 2030, with options for two additional twelve-month extensions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information technology systems, particularly those geared towards security and surveillance applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete in this market, given the procurement’s suitability criteria. Suppliers like NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the potential for businesses to secure government contracts that can significantly expand their market reach and capabilities in innovative technologies such as live facial recognition. The collaboration aligns with government priorities, offering growth potential in the public sector through strategic partnerships and technological advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Live Facial Recognition Software, Hardware and associated Support and Maintenance to be utilised in 2 mobile units

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial, on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), have awarded a contract for the provision of Live Facial Recognition Software, Hardware and associated Support and Maintenance to be utilised in 2 mobile units. This procurement was conducted via Further Competition on the BLC0168 National Framework for Live Facial Recognition Framework. The contract is for an Initial 5 year contracting term to the end of June 2030. The contract may be extended for two further twelve-month optional extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53971604-36c9-4ea7-bb16-a134cb29e994
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,271 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,271 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
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
TRINITY PREMIUM AUTO LLC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M11 2NS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Clayton & Openshaw
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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