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title: "HOB Matcher BMPS Fingerprint MES (Orthogonal)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-193e670c-219d-4a9a-9520-2c0cd17af48d"
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# HOB Matcher BMPS Fingerprint MES (Orthogonal)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-193e670c-219d-4a9a-9520-2c0cd17af48d

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## Summary

The Home Office is conducting a public procurement process for a project titled "HOB Matcher BMPS Fingerprint MES (Orthogonal)", focusing on the delivery of an orthogonal-based matching engine software to enhance biometric searches. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been actively awarded to NEC UK Limited. The significant financial value of this contract is approximately £4,207,193, with the contract period starting from 14 January 2019 and extending until 13 January 2024. The procurement method utilised was a selective process under a restricted procedure, concluding the tender period on 19 October 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, IT consultancy, and biometric technology to engage in government contracts, thereby facilitating growth. Companies well-suited to compete would include those with expertise in biometric matching solutions, software programming, and technical support services. Additionally, opportunities may arise for businesses adept in providing professional services related to software design and implementation, ensuring they can deliver comprehensive support throughout the lifecycle of the contract.

## Notice

Orthogonal based finger matching engine software (MES) to be intergrated to BMPS matching platform for matching and re-ranking of Ten-print, palm print and latent marks to support biometric searches of biometric records Additional information: Lot 3 Matcher Engine Software (MES) (orthogonal)Supplier will provide the following: -Matching EngineSoftware (orthogonal-based) for matching and re-ranking of Ten-print, palm print and latent marks tosupport biometric searches of biometric records; -Professional Services including design, guidance andtechnical specifications for the Matcher Engine Software; -Collaboration with the MSS; -Early LifeSupport; -Ongoing Level 4 Support of the MES; and -Provision of a software licence to deliver the Servicesto the Contracting Authority and any other Central Government Bodies.Updated information: contract novated to Northgate Public Services (an NEC company).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe1a7fc-8508-4757-aed1-b1e5c146b666 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 13 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,207,193 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,207,193 |
| 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 | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2020 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe1a7fc-8508-4757-aed1-b1e5c146b666

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe1a7fc-8508-4757-aed1-b1e5c146b666
  9th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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