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title: "Vehicle Based Detection System (VBS) for General Aviation/General Maritime"
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# Vehicle Based Detection System (VBS) for General Aviation/General Maritime

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b236923-6a71-447f-88bc-a8c58f8af4a8

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## Summary

The Home Office, based in London, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a Vehicle Based Detection System (VBS) to support Radiological Nuclear Security Portfolio (RNSP) and UK CT Policing. The tender falls under the industry category of radiation dosimeters and monitors (CPV codes 38341200 and 38341600) and is valued at £682,300 GBP. The contracting authority used an open procedure for this procurement. The contract was awarded on 8th November 2024 to Symetrica Security Ltd, headquartered in Southampton, with the contract period set from 25th November 2024 to 31st March 2028. The delivery locations include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in detection systems, particularly within radiological and nuclear security. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged, given the suitability criteria, making this tender ideal for niche technology firms with capabilities in radiation detection. Businesses with strong ties or operations across diverse geographies can benefit from the wide range of delivery locations associated with this contract.

## Notice

Award notice for 4 Vehicle Borne Detection Systems to support the Radiological Nuclear Security Portfolio (RNSP), supporting UK CT Policing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/996d9f32-12a7-493a-b944-cb92be3e4021 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £682,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £682,300 |
| 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 | SYMETRICA SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38341200 - Radiation dosimeters
- 38341600 - Radiation monitors

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/996d9f32-12a7-493a-b944-cb92be3e4021

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/996d9f32-12a7-493a-b944-cb92be3e4021
  8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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