--- title: "Supply of Video Spectral Comparator [VSC]" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62e11842-1306-4a05-a924-7ce7bd56195f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62e11842-1306-4a05-a924-7ce7bd56195f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62e11842-1306-4a05-a924-7ce7bd56195f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62e11842-1306-4a05-a924-7ce7bd56195f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2022-12-16" --- # Supply of Video Spectral Comparator [VSC] Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62e11842-1306-4a05-a924-7ce7bd56195f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62e11842-1306-4a05-a924-7ce7bd56195f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62e11842-1306-4a05-a924-7ce7bd56195f.json) ## Summary The Home Office is seeking to purchase a Video Spectral Comparator for the National Document Fraud Unit at London Heathrow Airport. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below threshold, with a tender period ending on January 5, 2023. The contract period is set to start on January 16, 2023, and end on March 30, 2023. The industry category is clinical forensics equipment and supplies, and the procurement is suitable for SMEs. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying clinical forensics equipment and technology to expand their operations. Companies proficient in providing specialised security and document verification solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should ensure they meet all technical compliance requirements specified in the tender documentation and submit their proposals ahead of the closing date to participate in this procurement process. ## Notice The National Document Fraud Unit (NDFU) is a central unit within the Home Office, based at London Heathrow Airport. The NDFU is the UK's national centre for identifying travel and identity document fraud. It provides information on genuine, forged, counterfeit and fantasy documents to law enforcement agencies nationally and overseas, working with Interpol and the International Civil Aviation Organisation to establish document standards. NDFU also liaises with security document manufacturers and issuers to ensure that the UK remains a leader in the field of travel document security. NDFU are seeking to purchase one Video Spectral Comparator within this Financial Year. To receive access to the Tender Documentation, interested parties must review, sign and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) attached to this Contract Notice, to the following email address before the closing date: neil.humphries@homeoffice.gov.uk. An Instructions to Participants for the NDA is attached for Bidders information & guidance. The Buyer intends to use Home Office Short Form Contract Terms and Conditions for this opportunity. A copy of these terms is attached to this notice. Upon receipt of the Tender Pack, the Buyer requires the Supplier to complete and submit the attached Annex A - Pricing Schedule and Annex B - Technical Compliance Table (supported by a comprehensive technical data document) by the closing date. The Supplier is also required within the Pricing Schedule to confirm that they are willing to accept the terms and conditions. All quotes must be fully priced in Pounds Sterling (PS) and include all applicable duties and taxes but must be exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT). Suppliers are directed to the Instructions to Suppliers document found within the Tender Pack for further information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63ae11c-a2f9-405a-bb9b-881ea4a914b9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2023 - 30 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | FOLKESTONE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT19 4RH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe | | Electoral ward | Cheriton | | Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies ## Release History - 16 Dec 2022 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63ae11c-a2f9-405a-bb9b-881ea4a914b9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63ae11c-a2f9-405a-bb9b-881ea4a914b9 16th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8dcbe49-bbde-4a78-bdb4-c444f7330008 NDA (Corporate Entity Template - v0.1) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/951ceb3b-1186-4a5c-8e64-e1d4edcf9af5 NDA - Instructions to Suppliers (1) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eff71768-916a-4053-a24c-73753f12f4b9 2022-09-08__Short_Form_Contract_v1.3 (5) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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