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Award

06 Sep 2021 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the purchase of fingerprint scanner devices by ATAMIS LTD, a government body based in London, UK. This project falls under the classification of digital services at the border and is part of a selective procurement method, facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16 April 2021, with the award made on 3 September 2021, and the contract period running from 6 September 2021 to 6 September 2024. The total value of the contract is £2,500,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for technology firms, particularly those specialising in biometric devices and digital solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in hardware integration and support for border control systems would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement can enhance their visibility in the public sector, allowing them to establish long-term relationships with government agencies.

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Notice Title

Fingerprint Scanner Devices

Notice Description

Digital Services at the Border (DSAB) are developing a platform to check identities at the border. DSAB needs to procure a new fingerprint scanner to replace the currently deployed device that is end of life. This will also support the upgrade of end user devices (EUDs) to Windows 10 x64 Additional information: The ITT was carried out in April 2021. Following successful testing of the devices the decision to award was made end of August 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc6f9169-0d20-4903-9591-5a29ae0e0c25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb0ec8ad-837f-4968-9a4a-3c2f2226fe59
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30233310 - Fingerprint readers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2021 - 6 Sep 2024 3-4 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
Atamis Ltd
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Akhter Computers Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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