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title: "Knife Detection Technology"
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# Knife Detection Technology

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8017573-d21e-47b6-8d55-59b555773fcb

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## Summary

The Home Office, based in London, has recently completed a procurement process for the development of knife detection technology aimed at enhancing the capabilities of police forces. The tender, titled "Knife Detection Technology," falls under the industry category "Development of security equipment" (CPV 73421000). The procurement method used was an open procedure (above threshold) and the contract has been awarded to Xenint Ltd, with a total value of £328,179. The contract period started on 11 November 2024 and will end on 31 May 2025. This project is designed to create systems that can detect concealed knives at a distance, either in a defined area or as portable equipment carried by officers. The technology will be deployed across multiple regions including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security technology, particularly those capable of developing innovative detection solutions. The focus on systems that can be portable or fixed during operation opens doors for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the expertise to create advanced, adaptable security solutions. Furthermore, the substantial contract value presents lucrative prospects for growth within the security technology market. Companies proficient in the development of non-intrusive, high-precision detection equipment would be well-suited to engage with similar future tenders and expand their presence in the public safety 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/98483688-2790-4c8b-b186-2a3bfb7460d9 |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £328,179 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £328,179 |
| 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 | XENINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73421000 - Development of security equipment

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98483688-2790-4c8b-b186-2a3bfb7460d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98483688-2790-4c8b-b186-2a3bfb7460d9
  11th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0fe5269-f374-49b4-8eee-d2d4e8cf4c17
  Xenint 2 Redacted (Wearable)

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