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title: "project_24356 - Authentication Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-264979ed-4a95-4897-8937-1598ec53e5b6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2021-07-29"
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# project_24356 - Authentication Hardware

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-264979ed-4a95-4897-8937-1598ec53e5b6

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a public procurement process concerning the provision of 8,000 authentication hardware tokens, classified under the CPV code for Hardware. The procurement method employed was a direct approach through a single tender action for a contract valued at £96,000. The tender period concluded on 27th July 2021, while the associated contract commenced on 28th July 2021 and is set to continue until 27th July 2022. The location for delivery is specified as Manchester, within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the manufacturing and supply of hardware goods. Businesses with expertise in authentication technologies or those capable of supplying hardware suited to government specifications would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate growth and enhance business visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

8000 authentication hardware tokens

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1b8e85-be7b-4fc7-80d8-2f5c32122cf5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2021 - 27 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HID GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2021 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1b8e85-be7b-4fc7-80d8-2f5c32122cf5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1b8e85-be7b-4fc7-80d8-2f5c32122cf5
  29th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4f6555f-1bdf-45b3-8c67-9942beed0cf2
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## Provenance

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