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Unilink biometric control for 4 prisons

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

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17 Jan 2017 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice, which is focused on the installation and ongoing maintenance of biometric access control systems for four prisons. The tender, titled "Unilink biometric control for 4 prisons", was awarded on February 1, 2015, with a total contract value of £111,901. This contract, which falls under the industry category of services, specifically encompasses the maintenance of IT equipment and biometric sensors. The contract period commenced on February 2, 2015, and concluded on February 1, 2017. The locations involved in the delivery include areas within Yorkshire and the Humber, the West Midlands, and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses to grow, particularly those specialising in IT services and biometric technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in maintaining IT equipment and software would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The focus on biometric systems underscores the increasing demand in the security technology sector, making it a promising space for businesses seeking to expand their offerings in public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Unilink biometric control for 4 prisons

Notice Description

Installation and ongoing maintenance of 4 biometric access control systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a97b5797-8454-46f4-99d4-071acc195af2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8208f83-2119-4049-b39e-4feaf688eec4
Current Stage
Award
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 -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

35125110 - Biometric sensors

50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,901 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,901 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 201511 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2015 - 1 Feb 2017 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), 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

UNILINK SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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