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RN Inland Detection Capability VBS Upgrades 2023

HOME OFFICE

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16 Feb 2024 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, a Ministry under the Public Order and Safety category located in London, UK, completed a tender titled "RN Inland Detection Capability VBS Upgrades 2023" in the goods sector. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The purpose of this tender was to upgrade the current Vehicle Based Systems to enhance the detection capability, with the main focus on strengthening national security and law enforcement operations.

This tender by the Home Office presents an opportunity for companies specialising in apparatus for measuring radiation to compete for contracts. Businesses offering radiation dosimeters and monitors, particularly those capable of meeting strict security requirements, may find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The contract, which is currently active with a value of £2,717,725.20 GBP, was awarded to suppliers Physical Sciences Inc and Symetrica Security Ltd, demonstrating potential for growth in the homeland security sector.

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Notice Title

RN Inland Detection Capability VBS Upgrades 2023

Notice Description

To upgrade the current Vehicle Based Systems (VBS) to improve the existing RN detection capability to meet operational needs, expand the geographical reach of the capability, and procure up-to-date and longer lasting equipment to meet end-users needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Home Office is the lead government department for immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime, fire, counter-terrorism and police. The Homeland Security Group (HSG) teams sit within the Home Department. HSG plays a crucial role in national security and law enforcement operations and pursuant to this mission they wish to upgrade the existing detectors. The outcomes of this procurement project will be an enhanced ability to detect threat objects, a strengthening of the deterrent effect of the UK's capabilities and building resilience to respond to any changes in threat.

Options: Option for an additional 5 years (3+2)

Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: Absence of competition for technical reasons in accordance with Regulation 32 (2)(b)(ii)('competition absent for technical reasons').

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043ae2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005278-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation

38341200 - Radiation dosimeters

38341600 - Radiation monitors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,717,725 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
homelandsecurityrnprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
2
Supplier Names

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

SYMETRICA SECURITY

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