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Provision of Live Facial Recognition Software, Hardware and associated Support and Maintenance to be utilised in 2 mobile units

TRINITY PREMIUM AUTO LLC

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08 Aug 2025 at 10:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Thames Valley Police and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, facilitated by BlueLight Commercial, for the provision of live facial recognition technology. This includes the software, hardware, and associated support and maintenance for two mobile units. The award stage of the procurement has concluded, with a contract valued at £89,271.96. The selective procurement method was used, conducted through a further competition on the National Framework for Live Facial Recognition. The contract period commences on 1st July 2025, spanning an initial five-year term with potential extensions until June 2032, situated within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The industry category falls under software package and information systems, with the award dated 1st July 2025.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities, particularly for software development and technology firms specializing in facial recognition systems. SMEs are particularly suitable for this project due to its focus on live facial recognition technology integrated into mobile units, offering opportunities for innovative solutions and ongoing support and maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in security technology and systems maintenance would be well-positioned to compete, potentially leveraging this contract as a stepping stone to broader offerings in public safety technology sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Live Facial Recognition Software, Hardware and associated Support and Maintenance to be utilised in 2 mobile units

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial, on behalf of the Thames Valley Police and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, have awarded a contract for the provision of Live Facial Recognition Software, Hardware and associated Support and Maintenance to be utilised in 2 mobile units. This procurement was conducted via Further Competition on the BLC0168 National Framework for Live Facial Recognition Framework. The contract is for an Initial 5 year contracting term to the end of June 2030. The contract may be extended for two further twelve-month optional extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8736ba0-406c-458e-9dcf-bb891336ba12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,271 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,271 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 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
TRINITY PREMIUM AUTO LLC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON, OXON
Postcode
OX5 1NZ
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington West
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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