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title: "Biometric Goods & Services - BES2"
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buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2019-07-11"
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# Biometric Goods & Services - BES2

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b91d8c5-c807-4978-8b7d-c9cae9d9e3ed

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## Summary

The procurement process involves FCO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England, conducting a tender for "Biometric Goods & Services - BES2," specifically for biometric sensors within the goods category. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach through a competitive dialogue, with a total contract value of £152,000 GBP. The tender period concluded on 31st March 2019, while the contract commenced on 1st April 2019 and is set to end on 31st March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in biometric technologies and related services to engage with government contracts. Businesses that offer innovative biometric solutions or materials suitable for the successful execution of this contract are particularly well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of FCO Services as a procurement authority, suppliers can expect a clear procedure and support during the competitive process, further facilitating business growth through partnership and collaboration.

## Notice

Call off from Fco Services Framework Ref: XLY338/018/09 BES Additional information: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f17a18-ab8e-477e-80f0-4091f8232379 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £152,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,000 |
| 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 | FCO SERVICES |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEMALTO UK LTD (FORMERLLY 3M UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35125110 - Biometric sensors

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2019 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f17a18-ab8e-477e-80f0-4091f8232379

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f17a18-ab8e-477e-80f0-4091f8232379
  11th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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