Planning

Body Worn Video Cameras & Digital Evidence Management System

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

13 Mar 2026 at 14:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, located in London, UK, is currently in the planning phase for a tender concerning the procurement of Body Worn Video Cameras and a Digital Evidence Management System. This project aims to support Immigration Enforcement, Border Force, and Border Security Command with improved operational capabilities once the current contract expires in March 2028. The procurement process, tagged under security and video-surveillance systems, involves significant engagement with suppliers to understand capabilities and approaches. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 20th March 2026 and a virtual industry day scheduled for 31st March 2026, providing suppliers a platform to discuss and showcase their solutions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in security cameras, video surveillance systems, or software-related services. With approximately 4000 Body Worn Video Cameras required, along with a comprehensive Digital Evidence Management System, suppliers can contribute to enhancing the Home Office’s capabilities across various UK and potentially European locations. The procurement process encourages participation from all potential suppliers, including SMEs, embodying an inclusive approach. Businesses with expertise in equipment provision, system setup, training, and maintenance services stand well-positioned to benefit from this significant central government contract, offering the possibility of substantial growth and long-term engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Body Worn Video Cameras & Digital Evidence Management System

Notice Description

The Home Office is seeking to engage with suppliers who are interested in supporting the re-procurement of Body Worn Video Cameras (BWVC) and an associated Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) to enable continued operational capability for Immigration Enforcement (IE), Border Force (BF) and Border Security Command (BSC) Maritime beyond the expiry of the current contract in March 2028. The Home Office requires approximately ~ 4000 BWVC's, along with the necessary ancillary equipment such as clips for attaching each camera to a stab vest, uniform or clothing. Additionally, a DEMS is required, charging/docking facilities across ~ 125 locations throughout the United Kingdom (and potentially some European locations) and support services. The requirements include (but not limited to): * Equipment - BWV cameras and associated accessories (e.g., mounts, batteries, chargers) based on specification needs * Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) - including secure transfer of existing data from previous supplier to new DEMS, secure storage, evidence lifecycle management, metadata tagging, access controls, and robust backup and recovery capabilities * Installation and Setup - Hardware installation, software setup and network configuration * Training - User training and administrator training * Policy development and compliance - Pilot program and Full deployment * Ongoing support and maintenance - Technical support, maintenance, and replacement services We welcome all potential Suppliers (including SMEs) to express an interest in this procurement and all those who might have an interest as a member of the supply chain. An online industry day will be held on 31st March 2026, You will hear about how the current capability is delivered today and ambitions for the future capability rollout across other areas of the Home Office. Following the industry day, Suppliers will be invited to complete a Market Survey Questionnaire (MSQ) (subsequent to signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement) with the potential for individual one to one sessions to be scheduled following receipt of supplier responses. Information for registering for the HO Jaggaer portal and subsequent market engagement will be provided within the Industry day presentation.

Planning Information

The market engagement exercise seeks to give Suppliers an overview of what capabilities Home Office currently have, what we are looking for in a future contract and the relevant timelines. To gain an understanding of supplier interest, capabilities, and approaches to delivering Body Worn Video Cameras and Digital Evidence Management systems. The Home Office would like to gain market views on specific topics such as: a. Technical capabilities (BWVC and DEMS); b. Concerns/ barriers c. Commercial approach; Suppliers wishing to attend the industry day should e-mail their expression of interest to BWVProcurementTeam@homeoffice.gov.uk no later than 12:00 (GMT) On 20th March 2026. Subsequent to signing a Confidentially Agreement, Suppliers will be sent an invite to participate in the Industry Day which will be held virtually on 31st March 2026. Please ensure that the subject field within the e-mail states “Project_19137 – Expression of Interest - Industry Event – Home Office – Body Worn Video Cameras & Digital Evidence Management System.” Following the industry day, Suppliers will be invited to complete a Market Survey Questionnaire (MSQ) (subsequent to signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement) with the potential for individual one to one sessions to be scheduled following receipt of supplier responses. Information for registering for the HO Jaggaer portal and subsequent market engagement will be provided within the Industry day presentation. All information provided on Home Office's current thinking as part of the market engagement exercise should be considered indicative in nature and no overall decision on the procurement approach has yet been made. The market engagement exercise is not a formal request for expressions of interest. Participation or non-participation in this exercise will not prevent any person from participating in any future competitive procurement process. Information gathered by Home Office during the market engagement exercise may be used to shape and refine the proposition before any formal competitive procurement process is launched. Home Office is not obliged to respond to any correspondence related to the market engagement exercise. Interested persons should not engage in direct or indirect canvassing of Home Office (or any person connected with it) concerning the market engagement exercise, and no attempt should be made to procure information outside of the defined process. Any costs of participation in this market engagement exercise will be borne by the participant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023059-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

32323500 - Video-surveillance system

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35125300 - Security cameras

72253100 - Helpdesk services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2028 - 27 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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