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Vehicle Based Detection System (VBS) for General Aviation/General Maritime

HOME OFFICE

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08 Nov 2024 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, based in London, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a Vehicle Based Detection System (VBS) to support Radiological Nuclear Security Portfolio (RNSP) and UK CT Policing. The tender falls under the industry category of radiation dosimeters and monitors (CPV codes 38341200 and 38341600) and is valued at £682,300 GBP. The contracting authority used an open procedure for this procurement. The contract was awarded on 8th November 2024 to Symetrica Security Ltd, headquartered in Southampton, with the contract period set from 25th November 2024 to 31st March 2028. The delivery locations include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in detection systems, particularly within radiological and nuclear security. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged, given the suitability criteria, making this tender ideal for niche technology firms with capabilities in radiation detection. Businesses with strong ties or operations across diverse geographies can benefit from the wide range of delivery locations associated with this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Based Detection System (VBS) for General Aviation/General Maritime

Notice Description

Award notice for 4 Vehicle Borne Detection Systems to support the Radiological Nuclear Security Portfolio (RNSP), supporting UK CT Policing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b236923-6a71-447f-88bc-a8c58f8af4a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/996d9f32-12a7-493a-b944-cb92be3e4021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38341200 - Radiation dosimeters

38341600 - Radiation monitors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£682,300 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£682,300 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
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
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

SYMETRICA SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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