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title: "Knife Detection Technology Phase 2 - Iconal"
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# Knife Detection Technology Phase 2 - Iconal

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b64fb4a-91a6-4d32-81a7-76f3043839f9

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the "Knife Detection Technology Phase 2 - Iconal" project, awarded on 10th October 2025, and published on 28th October 2025. This contract, valued at £400,800, falls under the category of research and experimental development services and is classified with the CPV code 73100000. The location for delivery is specified as London, United Kingdom. The project falls under the "Contract for Innovation" procurement method, aiming to develop systems for police forces to detect concealed knives from a distance, even amidst commonly carried items. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract period extends from 10th October 2025 to 31st August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in innovative technology development, particularly those specialising in security and detection systems. SMEs and VCSEs are deemed suitable for participation, highlighting the inclusive nature of this procurement. The successful bidder, Iconal Technology, demonstrates that large-scale companies can also contribute effectively. Firms capable of innovation and meeting the technical criteria to enhance public safety through cutting-edge solutions are well-suited to this project, offering an avenue for growth and the potential to collaborate with the government on a high-profile initiative.

## Notice

7.1. The aim of the competition is 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 (8 hours). A fixed system should ideally work at a distance of at least 2m to 6m, while a body-worn or handheld system should work at a distance of at least approximately 2m. The Home Office is prepared to fund the further development of systems to meet these requirements, even if their detection range currently falls outside of these distances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0785cfef-01be-4722-a27d-9a16cbdb1bb4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contract for Innovation |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,800 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICONAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0785cfef-01be-4722-a27d-9a16cbdb1bb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0785cfef-01be-4722-a27d-9a16cbdb1bb4
  28th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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