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title: "Knife Detection Technology"
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# Knife Detection Technology

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75d84d61-5bb5-405a-a23d-97f09f2b712a

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## Summary

The Home Office has recently completed a procurement process titled "Knife Detection Technology", aimed at developing systems capable of automatically detecting knives concealed on individuals, even amongst commonly carried items. This tender, classified under the development of security equipment (CPV code 73421000), was conducted using an open procedure (above threshold) and was valued at £298,351. The contract period runs from 1st October 2024 to 31st May 2025, covering locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was completed as of 13th September 2024, with the award being given to Toshiba Europe Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Staines-Upon-Thames, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security technology and solutions tailored to public safety. SMEs with capabilities in developing portable and fixed detection systems that can operate in diverse environments would find this project particularly aligned with their expertise. As the technology involves innovative detection capabilities and integration into police forces, businesses with experience in law enforcement technologies and public sector collaborations will benefit greatly. The competitive open procurement process and the specific requirement for systems that function effectively in various operational settings make it ideal for businesses looking to expand their reach in the security equipment industry.

## Notice

To develop systems capable of automatically detecting knives concealed on a person, at a distance, to be used by police forces. The systems must be able to detect knives in the presence of commonly carried items, including but not limited to keys, wallets, mobile phones, and tablets. Systems can either be fixed during operation and capable of scanning a defined area (region) of space containing one or more subjects, or capable of being carried and operated by a single police officer for at least the duration of a shift

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e98e3f5-9dcd-44ac-b2c4-8ff4ffcacad6 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,351 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,351 |
| 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 | TOSHIBA EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73421000 - Development of security equipment

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e98e3f5-9dcd-44ac-b2c4-8ff4ffcacad6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e98e3f5-9dcd-44ac-b2c4-8ff4ffcacad6
  1st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce628fde-8521-4d37-a37e-8c4c82649b96
  Toshiba redacted

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