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title: "Maintenance of Legacy Trace Detection Equipment"
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# Maintenance of Legacy Trace Detection Equipment

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-366523f0-e43b-4ee7-ab6b-6f908c070445

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## Summary

The Home Office is overseeing a completed procurement process for the maintenance of legacy trace detection equipment, classified under the CPV code for detection apparatus. This open tender, valued at £40,000, was initiated to secure maintenance services for older trace units. Although the tender period ended on 1st January 2018, the contract commenced on 5th January 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2021. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, signalling a transparent approach to contractor selection within the UK, specifically targeting providers based at its headquarters in Westminster, London, with addresses also covering British Overseas Territories and the Isle of Man.

This tender provides a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those experienced in serving government contracts. Companies that are well-equipped to meet the specific requirements of legacy trace detection equipment maintenance could find this a valuable avenue for business growth. As this procurement was awarded to RAPISCAN SYSTEMS LTD, competitors will benefit from understanding the successful supplier's approach and possibly adapting their offerings to align with government expectations for such services.

## Notice

Call-off for maintenance for the older trace units

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac7f94c4-abb6-46c7-a4a5-fa8b20ead822 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | 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 | RAPISCAN SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38431000 - Detection apparatus

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2019 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac7f94c4-abb6-46c7-a4a5-fa8b20ead822

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac7f94c4-abb6-46c7-a4a5-fa8b20ead822
  17th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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