Tender

Supply of Video Spectral Comparator [VSC]

HOME OFFICE

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Tender

16 Dec 2022 at 12:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is seeking to purchase a Video Spectral Comparator for the National Document Fraud Unit at London Heathrow Airport. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below threshold, with a tender period ending on January 5, 2023. The contract period is set to start on January 16, 2023, and end on March 30, 2023. The industry category is clinical forensics equipment and supplies, and the procurement is suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying clinical forensics equipment and technology to expand their operations. Companies proficient in providing specialised security and document verification solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should ensure they meet all technical compliance requirements specified in the tender documentation and submit their proposals ahead of the closing date to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of 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. To receive access to the Tender Documentation, interested parties must review, sign and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) attached to this Contract Notice, to the following email address before the closing date: neil.humphries@homeoffice.gov.uk. An Instructions to Participants for the NDA is attached for Bidders information & guidance. The Buyer intends to use Home Office Short Form Contract Terms and Conditions for this opportunity. A copy of these terms is attached to this notice. Upon receipt of the Tender Pack, the Buyer requires the Supplier to complete and submit the attached Annex A - Pricing Schedule and Annex B - Technical Compliance Table (supported by a comprehensive technical data document) by the closing date. The Supplier is also required within the Pricing Schedule to confirm that they are willing to accept the terms and conditions. All quotes must be fully priced in Pounds Sterling (PS) and include all applicable duties and taxes but must be exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT). Suppliers are directed to the Instructions to Suppliers document found within the Tender Pack for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63ae11c-a2f9-405a-bb9b-881ea4a914b9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jan 2023 - 30 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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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