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Live Facial Recognition Equipment

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

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12 Nov 2025 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police has awarded a contract for Live Facial Recognition Equipment, classified under Computer-related equipment, using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded with an award issued on 21 October 2025, and the contract commenced on 10 November 2025, extending until 9 October 2026. The procurement, valued at £140,234.40, targets support in policing efforts across England and Wales for identifying persons wanted for priority offences. Bedroq Limited has been selected as the supplier, and the procurement aligns with the interests of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The project location is identified by the postal code SW1W 9TJ in London.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs in the technology and security sectors, given its focus on advanced surveillance equipment. Companies experienced in providing cutting-edge, computer-related goods and supporting law enforcement technology will find it particularly advantageous. Engaging in such a high-profile contract enhances a company's reputation and capability recognition, opening doors to further contracts within the public safety and technology domain. The project's execution within central London's strategic location can offer logistical advantages and increased visibility for the supplier involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Live Facial Recognition Equipment

Notice Description

Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology is used as an efficient and effective policing tactic to prevent and detect crime and protect the most vulnerable in our society. LFR is currently in use across several Home Office Forces across England and Wales. Forces currently using LFR have reported positive results and are continuing to grow their capability and use of their deployments. The specific purpose for Live Facial Recognition deployment is: * To support policing in the identification of persons wanted for priority offences, to support law enforcement including the administration of justice through arrest of persons wanted on warrant or unlawfully at large/ recall to prison. The locations where Facial Recognition is deployed are clearly marked with signage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b73d00e7-9ec4-40f7-9472-c85af34af890
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6d3cce5-fca8-459b-bc0f-8c0e8eacf79b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,234 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,234 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Oct 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
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TJ
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
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEDROQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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