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RN Detection Framework - Call-off Contract - Lot 2 Handheld

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24 Jul 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Home Office for the RN Detection Framework has reached the award stage as of 24th July 2025. The contract, titled "RN Detection Framework - Call-off Contract - Lot 2 Handheld," focuses on acquiring 40 handheld detectors along with service and maintenance support, including software and security upgrades. This initiative falls under the industry category of nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment. The geographical scope encompasses the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions globally, with a contract period from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2029. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, and the value of the contract is GBP 655,354.90.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the Home Office's openness to engaging such entities for this work. Companies specialising in security equipment and technological support in radiological protection would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The partner chosen to fulfil this need, Symetrica Security Ltd, exemplifies the type of organisation equipped to successfully deliver the specialised goods and associated services. The procurement facilitates strategic partnerships and potential future collaborations within this critical industry sector.

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Notice Title

RN Detection Framework - Call-off Contract - Lot 2 Handheld

Notice Description

The purpose of the contract award is to improve the existing RN detection capability to meet operational needs and expand the geographical reach of the capability. The contract will cover the provision of 40 Handheld detectors and provision of service and maintenance support for the equipment, including software support, security upgrades and reporting requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db2db937-72ac-4c70-b8a1-3117852bc520
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a428b26-4741-46a9-960b-a47f9dff223d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£655,354 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£655,354 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 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
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
SW10 4DF
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYMETRICA SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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