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title: "Knife Detection Technologies - System Development"
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# Knife Detection Technologies - System Development

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41244c39-6e09-40d9-8102-07e8c8632817

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the development of Knife Detection Technologies in experimental development services. The contract, titled "Knife Detection Technologies - System Development," was awarded directly using a single tender action (below threshold) method. The contract value is £71,710 GBP, with a contract period running from October 24, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The procurement process concluded with an award on October 24, 2022. The location of the contract is Porton Down, Salisbury, England.

This procurement opportunity for developing Knife Detection Technologies presents a potential business growth opportunity for companies specialising in goods within the experimental development services industry category. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in providing innovative solutions for knife detection technologies should consider engaging with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory for potential future opportunities within this field.

## Notice

Contract already awarded - published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cdd2b21-e413-422c-8275-001b61888450 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,710 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,710 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THRUVISION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73120000 - Experimental development services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2022 at 23:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cdd2b21-e413-422c-8275-001b61888450

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cdd2b21-e413-422c-8275-001b61888450
  25th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3400f69-faa6-44f6-bc33-0e218fd5df07
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e569287-f8f8-42a1-be06-7ba20f324f53

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