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title: "Knife Detection Technology"
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# Knife Detection Technology

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10215585-ccda-451a-9cac-a5811aeedd12

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the development of knife detection technology aimed to assist police forces. The tender, titled "Knife Detection Technology," falls under the industry category of security equipment development (CPV: 73421000). This technology is intended to detect concealed knives from a distance, whether fixed in an area or carried by an officer. Xenint Ltd was awarded the contract, valued at £382,060, with the contract period starting on 11th November 2024 and ending on 31st May 2025. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 25th July 2024 and the award date being 13th September 2024. The project spans multiple geographical locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development of security technologies, specifically small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement was open to them. Companies that specialise in advanced detection systems and have experience working with police and public safety organisations will find this contract particularly beneficial. The Home Office's collaboration with Xenint Ltd highlights the potential for other innovative firms to secure future partnerships in similar areas, thereby fostering business growth through contributions to national security enhancements.

## Notice

To develop systems capable of automatically detecting knives concealed on a person, at a distance, to be used by police forces. The systems must be able to detect knives in the presence of commonly carried items, including but not limited to keys, wallets, mobile phones, and tablets. Systems can either be fixed during operation and capable of scanning a defined area (region) of space containing one or more subjects, or capable of being carried and operated by a single police officer for at least the duration of a shift

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba44a9b2-cd5a-4fef-b1a2-98ef50ea6840 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £382,060 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £382,060 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XENINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73421000 - Development of security equipment

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba44a9b2-cd5a-4fef-b1a2-98ef50ea6840

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba44a9b2-cd5a-4fef-b1a2-98ef50ea6840
  11th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6649379b-8b18-4842-a2e7-c46b2c176796
  Xenint 1 Redacted (Fixed)

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