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title: "Notice of concluded contract: Equipment for COFA for operating activities (for remotely access)"
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# Notice of concluded contract: Equipment for COFA for operating activities (for remotely access)

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d6d16a0-3afa-4d74-a33d-157127d1d282

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for the purchase of security equipment aimed at supporting the Slovak Customs Service in its operational activities, particularly for remote access during the pandemic. The successful contract, valued at £26,200, was awarded to AKRUKS, a supplier based in Bratislava, Slovakia. The contract period commenced on 29 January 2021 and is set to conclude on 16 March 2021. This procurement was initiated as a single tender action, which is classified under the Goods category, specifically for security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the security equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in innovative solutions for customs and border control. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide effective security technology or services may find this type of contract especially accessible, given the direct approach taken by the buyer. The emphasis on health and safety measures also opens avenues for firms offering virus-related assistance solutions tailored for operational settings, thus allowing them to potentially compete in future similar contracts.

## Notice

Notice regarding awarded contract. The goods purchased by this contract is an assist for the Slovak Customs Service to enable operational interventions away from borders whilst also keep goods flowing during the pandemic. The equipment will assist Slovak customs to both stop inward and outward shipments of illicit goods (many of which we know to be bound for the UK) whilst also providing health and safety advantages for traditional inland operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99571d23-02fa-40ea-840c-07423e6e478b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2021 - 16 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,200 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AE |
| 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 | AKRUKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2021 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99571d23-02fa-40ea-840c-07423e6e478b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99571d23-02fa-40ea-840c-07423e6e478b
  4th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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