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title: "Provision of Live Facial Recognition Software, Hardware and associated Support and Maintenance to be utilised in 2 mobile units"
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# Provision of Live Facial Recognition Software, Hardware and associated Support and Maintenance to be utilised in 2 mobile units

Buyer: TRINITY PREMIUM AUTO LLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62bf2737-fd66-4a9b-8c5e-883b6ee7d23c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Live Facial Recognition Software, Hardware and associated Support and Maintenance to be utilised in 2 mobile units" was conducted by BlueLight Commercial on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). This contract, awarded on 1st July 2025, involves the use of a further competition under the BLC0168 National Framework for Live Facial Recognition. The project falls under the industry category "Software package and information systems," located in North West England, and the total value of the contract is £89,271.96. The procurement, which utilised a selective method, concluded the award stage on 18th August 2025 and involves a contract period from July 2025 to June 2030, with options for two additional twelve-month extensions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information technology systems, particularly those geared towards security and surveillance applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete in this market, given the procurement’s suitability criteria. Suppliers like NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the potential for businesses to secure government contracts that can significantly expand their market reach and capabilities in innovative technologies such as live facial recognition. The collaboration aligns with government priorities, offering growth potential in the public sector through strategic partnerships and technological advancements.

## Notice

BlueLight Commercial, on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), have awarded a contract for the provision of Live Facial Recognition Software, Hardware and associated Support and Maintenance to be utilised in 2 mobile units. This procurement was conducted via Further Competition on the BLC0168 National Framework for Live Facial Recognition Framework. The contract is for an Initial 5 year contracting term to the end of June 2030. The contract may be extended for two further twelve-month optional extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53971604-36c9-4ea7-bb16-a134cb29e994 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,271 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,271 |
| 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 | TRINITY PREMIUM AUTO LLC |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M11 2NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Clayton & Openshaw |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53971604-36c9-4ea7-bb16-a134cb29e994

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53971604-36c9-4ea7-bb16-a134cb29e994
  18th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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