Planning

Market Engagement - Detect, Identify and/or Monitor Chemical and Biological Hazardous Substances

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 13:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, based in London, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Market Engagement - Detect, Identify and/or Monitor Chemical and Biological Hazardous Substances". This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development (CPV code 73300000) and involves various international locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories. The engagement process aims to explore potential next-generation capabilities to address safety and security purposes. A crucial milestone in this process is the engagement end date set for 6th March 2026. Stakeholders interested in participating are required to register on the Home Office eSourcing Portal, providing valid organisational details like a DUNS number.

This market engagement invites businesses to showcase their cutting-edge capabilities in detecting and monitoring hazardous substances. With a focus on future investment in science and technology, it presents an opportunity for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in innovative security and law enforcement solutions. Companies adept in research and development could benefit significantly, as the Home Office looks to understand current capabilities and explore options for further funding and procurement. This is an excellent chance for businesses to establish themselves as key contributors to next-generation security technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Detect, Identify and/or Monitor Chemical and Biological Hazardous Substances

Notice Description

Market Engagement/Request For Information The Home Office is responsible for setting strategic direction for security and law enforcement. The department plays a crucial enabling role in security and law enforcement operations, supporting the harnessing of cutting-edge capabilities through investment in science and technology to anticipate the emerging technologies of the future. The Home Office has a requirement for next generation capabilities to detect, identify and/or monitor chemical and biological hazardous substances in public and government locations, for safety and security purposes. The purpose of this RFI is to enhance the Home Office's understanding of current and future cutting-edge capabilities, to consider options for funding further research, capability development and procurement in the future. Additional information: To participate in this market engagement/RFI, participants must first be registered on the Home Office eSourcing Portal. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com by following the link 'To register click here'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Portal, please e-mail HomelandSecurityRNProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk to request access. Please add your organisation name to the e-mail and use "RFI Chemical & Biological" as the subject header. The eMail will be processed and then the buyer will enable the supplier to access the details online via the eSourcing Portal. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Porta,l please contact the JAGGAER Supplier Helpdesk at customersupport@jaggaer.com or 0800 069 8630 (0800 - 1800hrs).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce582330-15a0-4206-8187-c6d3bdec837c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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