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title: "Knife Detection Technologies - System Development (Phase 1)"
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# Knife Detection Technologies - System Development (Phase 1)

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e8df9b2-fa38-40f3-ad9b-3c807677e3b5

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for "Knife Detection Technologies - System Development (Phase 1)" to Iconal Technology Limited, for a total value of £157,232.88. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure, and the contract period is from 15th August 2022 to 31st March 2023. The buying organisation is located in Salisbury, England, and the industry category is Research and Development services on security and defence materials.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the security and defence research and development sector, to compete for contracts with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited for this procurement process. The contract was awarded on 15th August 2022, with a focus on developing knife detection technologies, offering a niche area of growth for innovative businesses in the industry.

## Notice

Contract already awarded - published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adcf4eef-c405-489a-bf6b-befdf322c343 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,232 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,232 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICONAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2022 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adcf4eef-c405-489a-bf6b-befdf322c343

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adcf4eef-c405-489a-bf6b-befdf322c343
  12th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b71da3d-b9af-4e54-bac2-e58ef6937cbd
  Award notice and Purchase Order. Contract tendered and awarded via Dstl R Cloud

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