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Home Office Biometric Matcher Platform and associated Services - Lot 2

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25 May 2018 at 08:46

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27 Feb 2018 at 14:52

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27 Jun 2017 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is seeking to engage Economic Operators for the "Home Office Biometric Matcher Platform and Associated Services." This contract is classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000) and relates to biometric technology across various modalities, impacting sectors such as immigration and law enforcement. The procurement process follows a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and is currently in the award stage. The contract period commenced on 17th May 2018 and will extend until 16th May 2023, with contract values totalling £7,040,000 for Lot 2 and £55,000,000 for Lot 1. Interested suppliers must have submitted their bids by 3rd August 2017.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in biometric technology, software development, and IT consulting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the specifications of the contract which can accommodate diverse suppliers. With significant investment in the biometric platform, companies that can provide innovative solutions in the matching engine software or biometry services are well-suited to compete for these contracts and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home Office Biometric Matcher Platform and associated Services - Lot 2

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority intends to identify an Economic Operator(s) to provide the Biometric Matcher Platform & associated Services (BMPS). BMPS delivers across multiple biometric modalities and data sets (which shall include, but not limited to, immigration, citizenship, law enforcement) as part of Home Office Biometrics (HOB) programme. There are two distinct parts to the BMPS: (i) A technology platform and Biometric Matcher Service Bus; and (ii) Biometric Matching algorithm(s) that are integrated into the platform. Three separate lots will be used to procure the BMPS. Lot 1: Matcher Service Supplier (MSS) will be selected to provide Matcher Service Platform (MSP) that includes a Matcher Service Bus (MSB), Matcher service interface, integration of MES(s) and operation of the BMPS. Lot 2: Matcher Engine Software (MES) (minutiae based) Supplier will be selected to provide matching of Tenprint, Palm and Latent marks including support for verification, search and de-duplication of biometric records. Lot 3: MES (orthogonal based) Supplier will be selected to provide matching and re-ranking of Tenprint, palm and latent marks including support for verification, search and de-duplication of biometric record. For more information please see the attached Contract Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0ec70b6-5477-4adc-8c4a-2934c56f48d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f8f797-acb9-43d1-8600-f7f8fa04cc9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,040,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,040,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
16 May 2018 - 16 May 2023 Over 5 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
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2EU
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FUJITSU SERVICES

MORPHO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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