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title: "Handheld Spectroscope for Home Office International Operations"
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# Handheld Spectroscope for Home Office International Operations

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a22b5e6-4f3c-410f-ab3b-52675bf1704c

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## Summary

The contracting process for the procurement of a "Handheld Spectroscope for Home Office International Operations" was conducted by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the goods industry category with a classification code of "Spectrometers" and was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has already reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 7th October 2025 and published on 4th November 2025. This initiative supports a multi-national delivery scope, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 7th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £52,799.88 GBP.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, as they are explicitly considered suitable for this procurement. Companies specialising in manufacturing or supplying spectrometers, particularly those adept at international operations, would find this tender advantageous due to the requirement for delivery across various global regions. Although large-scale enterprises have been successful in this procurement, SMEs can leverage their agile capabilities and specialised expertise to effectively compete in similar future tenders. The contract underscores the importance of having strategic capabilities to support the Home Office in its international operations, subsequently opening avenues for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the public sector and international market.

## Notice

Handheld Spectroscope for Home Office International Operations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd75c58-58bd-4969-b905-d0f9b377aa09 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,799 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,799 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd75c58-58bd-4969-b905-d0f9b377aa09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd75c58-58bd-4969-b905-d0f9b377aa09
  4th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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