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title: "Knife Detection Technology"
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# Knife Detection Technology

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ad817c7-810b-4d34-8064-a6fa7b0a50d8

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## Summary

The Home Office has concluded the procurement process for the development of knife detection technology, aimed at creating systems capable of automatically identifying concealed knives at a distance for use by police forces. The project falls under the 'Development of security equipment' category, with a contract value of £382,060. The procurement followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage with Xenint Ltd being selected as the supplier. The key dates include the award date on 13th September 2024 and the contract period from 11th November 2024 to 31st May 2025. The goods are to be delivered across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security and detection technology, particularly SMEs that can innovate and meet the specific requirements set by the Home Office. Businesses with expertise in developing portable and fixed detection systems for law enforcement, capable of operating in diverse environments and conditions, would find this tender particularly well-suited. The successful execution of this contract could lead to further opportunities within the security technology sector, enhancing business growth and fostering significant public safety advancements.

## 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/90613cd6-ba20-4db7-973b-6d5ea87af932 |
| 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 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90613cd6-ba20-4db7-973b-6d5ea87af932

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90613cd6-ba20-4db7-973b-6d5ea87af932
  11th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3850c121-6622-450c-a445-016e3c01615b
  Xenint 1 Redacted (Fixed)

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