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title: "Knife detection - Xenint"
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# Knife detection - Xenint

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5772f868-fdfb-4328-9c07-d1aa9348a716

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded a contract titled "Knife detection - Xenint," within the Research and experimental development services industry category, to Xenint Limited. The project, located in London, United Kingdom, involves developing systems capable of automatically detecting concealed knives from a distance for police use. The procurement was conducted through an innovation contract method, with the tender process having concluded and the contract officially awarded on 10th October 2025. The contract period runs from 10th October 2025 to 31st August 2026, with a total value of £443,607 GBP. This project highlights the government's investment in innovative technology solutions for public safety.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in security technology, especially those specialising in detection systems and innovative research and development. As the Home Office supports both SMEs and VCSEs, companies of varying sizes are encouraged to engage. Businesses that offer advanced research capabilities or innovative security solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Ultimately, this procurement highlights the potential for technological advancement in law enforcement and public safety, opening avenues for companies that can develop cutting-edge detection equipment.

## 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/4da13262-474e-4744-b8d5-38c71c61648f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Innovation contract |
| 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 | £443,607 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £443,607 |
| 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 | XENINT |

## 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 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da13262-474e-4744-b8d5-38c71c61648f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da13262-474e-4744-b8d5-38c71c61648f
  28th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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