--- title: "Knife Detection Technology" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a8de054-a574-4a26-990c-69176bf03cc2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a8de054-a574-4a26-990c-69176bf03cc2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a8de054-a574-4a26-990c-69176bf03cc2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a8de054-a574-4a26-990c-69176bf03cc2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2024-10-01" --- # Knife Detection Technology Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a8de054-a574-4a26-990c-69176bf03cc2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a8de054-a574-4a26-990c-69176bf03cc2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a8de054-a574-4a26-990c-69176bf03cc2.json) ## Summary The Home Office has awarded a contract for the development of Knife Detection Technology, with Iconal Technology Ltd selected as the supplier. This initiative, classified under the "Development of security equipment" category (CPV: 73421000), aims to create systems capable of automatically detecting knives concealed on a person from a distance, intended for use by police forces. The contract process follows the open procurement method and was conducted as an open procedure above the threshold. The tender was published on 17 June 2024, and the award was issued on 13 September 2024. The contract period spans from 1 October 2024 to 31 May 2025, with a total value of £382,300. The scope of delivery includes multiple regions, such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security technology and innovation, particularly SMEs, as they are considered suitable for this contract. Companies with expertise in developing advanced detection systems and those capable of providing portable, robust solutions for law enforcement will find this tender particularly appealing. The contract's broad delivery scope highlights potential international expansion opportunities, making it ideal for firms looking to strengthen their market presence across various regions. The technological advancement fostered by this contract could lead to further collaboration with government agencies, enhancing the supplier's portfolio and reputation in the security sector. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840e933e-b897-4baf-8f6e-1adc0e1bb6e8 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £382,300 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £382,300 | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ICONAL TECHNOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73421000 - Development of security equipment ## Release History - 1 Oct 2024 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840e933e-b897-4baf-8f6e-1adc0e1bb6e8 - 17 Jun 2024 at 14:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a25851c-7d48-4f3f-836a-602344e12a42 - 17 Jun 2024 at 14:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a25851c-7d48-4f3f-836a-602344e12a42 - 17 Jun 2024 at 13:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a25851c-7d48-4f3f-836a-602344e12a42 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840e933e-b897-4baf-8f6e-1adc0e1bb6e8 1st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a25851c-7d48-4f3f-836a-602344e12a42 17th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e95e88b-12f7-4011-a4af-bcf25a14fbc0 Iconal redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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