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title: "Knife Detection Technology"
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# Knife Detection Technology

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b415264-ec5a-48a6-8143-6ab19028c9d0

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## Summary

The Home Office, based in London, has completed a procurement process for the development of knife detection technology, crucial for police operations. With a project value of £493,934.10, this tender falls under the industry category of 'Development of security equipment' (CPV code: 73421000). The contract was awarded to Vizgard Ltd, also based in London, with the contract period running from 1 October 2024 to 31 May 2025. This open procedure, pertinent across multiple regions including the British Oversea Territories and Europe, had its tender stage ending on 25 July 2024 and the award date set on 13 September 2024.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced security solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in developing and deploying portable detection systems, capable of integrating with daily police operations, would find this contract highly suitable. By participating in such tenders, businesses can significantly enhance their portfolio, demonstrating their capability to deliver innovative security technologies tailored to governmental requirements. This could pave the way for future collaborations and contracts within the public security sector.

## 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/ff36d8d7-1d49-4b4c-bba2-cf47c3a2403a |
| 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 | £493,934 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £493,934 |
| 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 | VIZGARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73421000 - Development of security equipment

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff36d8d7-1d49-4b4c-bba2-cf47c3a2403a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff36d8d7-1d49-4b4c-bba2-cf47c3a2403a
  1st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72b3f27b-1e7f-4ba4-841c-ae3b2dcd5ba3
  Vizgard redacted

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