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Testing of Parcel and Letter Threat Detection Systems

HOME OFFICE

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26 Sep 2025 at 12:15

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, a central government public authority based in London, has recently completed a procurement process for the “Testing of Parcel and Letter Threat Detection Systems,” a service contract in the security equipment evaluation sector. The direct procurement method, carried out without competition due to its below-threshold nature, concluded with an award notice published on 26 September 2025. The contract, valued at £101,558, is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2025 and conclude on 1 March 2026, with a maximum possible extension to 31 March 2026. This process was initiated to enhance the Home Office's and Border Force's capabilities in threat detection and falls within the research and development industry category.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security technology, particularly those offering innovative solutions for the testing and evaluation of security equipment. Iconal Technology Ltd, a company based in Cambridge, successfully secured this contract, illustrating the potential for specialised firms to collaborate with government bodies on critical security projects. Such collaborations not only allow businesses to expand their portfolios and expertise but also foster relationships with central government departments, opening doors to future related opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing of Parcel and Letter Threat Detection Systems

Notice Description

Resarch and Development testing of parcel and letter threat detection systems for use by Home Office & Border Force

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a339
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060149-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,558 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lee.walsh4@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
1
Supplier Name

ICONAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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