Award

Automated Facial Recognition Solution

SOUTH WALES POLICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2017 at 13:12

Award Notice
Tender

24 Feb 2017 at 13:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Automated Facial Recognition Solution" is managed by South Wales Police, aiming to leverage advancements in facial recognition technology for public safety in Wales. This tender falls under the services category, with a total value of £177,000. The open procurement method commenced with a tender period that ended on 13th March 2017, and the contract period is scheduled from 24th April 2017 to 25th April 2019. The project entails two broad areas of focus: real-time facial recognition pilots and static face searches using stored custody images. The latest award was made on 18th April 2017.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development, information systems, and advanced surveillance technology. Companies equipped with expertise in automated facial recognition systems and data management would be well-suited to engage in this tender. As the security sector increasingly invests in technology to enhance public safety, businesses that align with these technological advancements will likely find themselves in a strong position to benefit from such procurement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Facial Recognition Solution

Notice Description

Programme Fusion is the collaborative technological programme between South Wales Police and Gwent Police. As part of the programme it is the intention to effectively utilise the advancements in automated facial recognition (AFR) technology. The strategy for AFR falls into two broad areas. Real Time facial Recognition and slow Time Static Face Search. Real Time Facial Recognition being specifically linked to a live pilot on Saturday 3rd June 2017 in and around the principality stadium and Cardiff central train station on the day of the UCL Champions League Final. The Slow Time Static Face Search being specifically linked to the 500,000 custody images stored within the Force's Niche Record Management system. Additional information: All tender documents can be located via www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk under ITT 60363

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6281c974-6fd5-4632-ab1b-9f9ef3510b2e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£177,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2017 - 18 Apr 2019 1-2 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
SOUTH WALES POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 3SU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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