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title: "Covert Surveillance Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY"
published: "2018-11-13"
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# Covert Surveillance Equipment

Buyer: THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-162a08ae-0154-4397-9bdc-c7bf5e560e45

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority has recently completed a procurement process for Covert Surveillance Equipment, classified under the office and computing machinery category. This procurement was initiated as a tender and employed a direct method of procurement through a single tender action, as it was below the threshold required for further competition. The tender period closed on 9th September 2018, while the contract was active from 10th to 21st September 2018. The location for delivery of the equipment was in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in surveillance technology and related services to expand their market reach. Companies with expertise in covert surveillance equipment, particularly those able to provide innovative solutions, would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts. The procurement process highlights the importance of developing strong relationships with public entities like the Financial Conduct Authority, facilitating growth for businesses that deliver quality services in this specialised industry.

## Notice

Covert Surveillance Equipment - 10-21 September 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df57a21-190c-47e4-95ab-24547642c833 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2018 - 21 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,850 |
| 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 | THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SONIC COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2018 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df57a21-190c-47e4-95ab-24547642c833

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df57a21-190c-47e4-95ab-24547642c833
  13th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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