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title: "Detection of Concealed Explosives"
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# Detection of Concealed Explosives

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62b4cf5e-fdf9-4140-9729-998b6f034ea5

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## Summary

The Home Office, based in London, has completed a procurement process for the detection of concealed explosives, classified under engineering services. This tender, with a total value of £440,022, was awarded on 15th January 2018, following its tender period which ended on the same date. The contract is set to run until 14th January 2020, encompassing multiple delivery locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The procurement was initiated through a tender submission method, showcasing the importance of significant technological expertise in the industry.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security technology and engineering services, particularly those with advanced capabilities in explosive detection systems. Companies that focus on innovative detection technologies and operate in associated fields would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, as demand for such specialised services continues to grow within government sectors.

## Notice

Detection of Concealed Explosives; IRC 2016 - Phase 2 Additional information: Phase 2 of SBRI IRC 2016 call.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baef04ec-1ef5-4fc0-b711-69a8f6c142a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 14 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,022 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £440,022 |
| 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 | ANCON TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2019 at 17:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baef04ec-1ef5-4fc0-b711-69a8f6c142a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baef04ec-1ef5-4fc0-b711-69a8f6c142a2
  1st March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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