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title: "Spectroscopes Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-722c9393-f421-4575-893e-182eab440d54"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2018-11-29"
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# Spectroscopes Framework

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-722c9393-f421-4575-893e-182eab440d54

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed a procurement process for a framework titled "Spectroscopes Framework," which is centered on the provision of drug detection apparatus. This procurement falls under the goods category and has a total contract value of £4,000,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period extends from 1 January 2018 until 28 February 2023. The procurement stage was at the award phase, confirmed on 20 January 2018, and relevant entities for delivery are located within the United Kingdom and other British Oversea Territories, as well as internationally.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in drug detection technologies and other related sectors. Companies specialising in innovative detection apparatus and ancillary technologies will find themselves well-positioned to compete for future contracts, leveraging the expertise and capabilities that align with the Home Office's needs. Furthermore, businesses equipped to handle large-scale production and supply of such goods can benefit from engaging with this public procurement framework to enhance their growth prospects.

## Notice

Framework relating to the provision of Spectroscopes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d48f13-570e-471e-aaae-6aef65fcf418 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2018 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d48f13-570e-471e-aaae-6aef65fcf418

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d48f13-570e-471e-aaae-6aef65fcf418
  29th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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