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Knife detection phase 2 - Toshiba

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28 Oct 2025 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, located in London, recently completed a procurement for the development of knife detection systems under the title "Knife detection phase 2 - Toshiba." This initiative falls under the research and experimental development services category, with a focus on security technology enhancements. The procurement method utilised was an innovation contract, with the contract awarded to Toshiba Europe Limited for a total of £498,782. The project's contract period commenced on 10th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2026. The systems developed are intended to be used by police forces across the United Kingdom, with delivery specified to London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in technological and security solutions development, particularly those specialising in hardware and software capable of detecting concealed weapons. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this procurement, highlighting a favourable environment for smaller firms aiming to collaborate with government entities. Companies with innovations in portable and fixed scanning systems that can operate at the specified ranges would find this procurement an ideal avenue for growth and partnership with law enforcement agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Knife detection phase 2 - Toshiba

Notice Description

7.1. The aim of the competition is to develop systems capable of automatically detecting knives concealed on a person, at a distance, to be used by police forces. The systems must be able to detect knives in the presence of commonly carried items, including but not limited to keys, wallets, mobile phones, and tablets. Systems can either be fixed during operation and capable of scanning a defined area (region) of space containing one or more subjects, or capable of being carried and operated by a single police officer for at least the duration of a shift (8 hours). A fixed system should ideally work at a distance of at least 2m to 6m, while a body-worn or handheld system should work at a distance of at least approximately 2m. The Home Office is prepared to fund the further development of systems to meet these requirements, even if their detection range currently falls outside of these distances.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a36dea6e-5c7b-43f8-8476-db58c12473a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfe6be8-336b-43df-b8a6-8b388a14336e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - innovation contract
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£498,782 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£498,782 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOSHIBA EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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