Tender

Mobile Biometrics Enrolment

HOME OFFICE

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Tender

13 Apr 2022 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is inviting tenders for the procurement of 150 multifunctional Mobile Biometric Enrolment (MBE) devices, aimed at enhancing the digital enrolment of biometric data. This selective tender falls under the category of computer equipment and supplies, with a total value of £450,000. The tender period will conclude on 31st May 2022, while the contract is expected to commence on 2nd August 2022 and last until 1st August 2025. Suppliers are required to submit prototype devices for testing prior to the tender's closing date as part of the evaluation process, which will be managed electronically via the Home Office’s e-Sourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and equipment supply sectors, particularly those specialising in biometric and mobile device solutions. Companies capable of providing comprehensive integration services and ongoing support, particularly for mobile technology, will be well-positioned to compete. As this procurement allows for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, businesses in this category should consider submitting bids, leveraging their agility and innovation in product development to meet the detailed requirements outlined in the tender documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Biometrics Enrolment

Notice Description

This Contract Notice is for the purchase of 150 multifunctional Mobile Biometric Enrolment (MBE) devices from a single supplier. The aim is to: reduce the need for wet ink capture and enable a solution which can connect to the Authority's biometrics database to digitally enrol fingerprint and other biographic data. The solution will consist of a fingerprint scanner which includes MRZ functionality, and can communicate with an Android smartphone with an electronic notebook application. The tendered contract will also include a requirement for maintenance and support of the devices for a minimum 3-year period with an option to extend 2 x 12 month periods. Devices will need to be mobile (hand held) and able to enrol biometric and biographic data for enrolment rather than just verification purposes. A software development kit will be required to integrate device with the Home Office android mobile phones. Additional support will be expected during this time to ensure successful integration. Full details of the requirement can be found in the ITT documentation. The Bidder's proposed device will be physically tested as part of the ITT evaluation criteria, to ensure it meets the need for both identity verification and enrolment on to the Authority's biometrics database in environments Immigration Officers are expected to use the device, (detailed in the procurement documents). Suppliers need to note that 3 product/prototype devices must be with the Authority for testing at the same time the ITT phase of the Restricted Procedure closes. If a Supplier fails to submit a device by this date and time, they may be deemed to have not submitted a compliant bid and that may lead to exclusion from the competition at the Authority's absolute discretion. Additional information: The Authority will not meet any costs or expenses incurred by Suppliers in participating in the procurement, including, but not limited to, the costs associated with providing a product/prototype for testing. The Authority cannot guarantee the condition of the device post testing. If a supplier wishes to have their device returned this will be at their own arrangement cost and expense. In addition, and at their own cost and expense, during the testing period the Supplier agrees to provide sufficient guidance and support to enable the use of their device during the evaluation (expected to be 1 month (approx.) in duration). The Authority reserves the right to abandon the competitive process and not award any contract, make any changes it sees as reasonable to the competition, remove and/or amend element(s) from the scope of the requirements and accept or reject any tenderThis procurement will be managed electronically via the Authority's e-Sourcing portal (JAGGAER). If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Portal before, this canbe done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html by following the link 'To register click here'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so.Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Portal and to receive unrestricted and full access to procurement documents you will first be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Email haroon.abbasi@homeoffice.gov.uk clearly stating the procurement reference, supplier name and contact registered on the e-Sourcing Portal to access the NDA. Once NDA has been signed and returned you will be invited to access the procurement documents.For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Portal please contact the JAGGAER Supplier Helpdesk at customersupport@jaggaer.com or 0800 069 8630 (0800 - 1800hrs).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae0a3db6-e252-42eb-af01-7a5fa29a0b91
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2022 - 1 Aug 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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