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Unidirectional Gateway Devices

HOME OFFICE

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04 Apr 2025 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the tender for "Unidirectional Gateway Devices" aimed at enhancing IT services, including hardware and software for border scanning. The procurement, classified under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" category, was executed selectively through a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender was part of a broader effort in the services industry, located in the United Kingdom, with the tender period closing on 7 March 2025. Contracts were awarded on 26 March 2025 with the work set to commence on 31 March 2025 and continue until 30 March 2028.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in high-impact IT services and support for government operations. The selected supplier, Softcat PLC, a large organisation, demonstrates the project's scope and potential for high-volume business growth. This procurement is especially suited for businesses capable of providing sophisticated IT solutions and hardware with a focus on secure and sensitive operational environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unidirectional Gateway Devices

Notice Description

Hardware and software to support scanning at the border. Additional information: Due to the sensitivity of this work no documents can be attached

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf64a211-4847-4af8-a13e-766beebbf73a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed6e311b-fed1-4e18-9737-b2068a3ca94e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£1,473,791 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,473,791 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 3-4 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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