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title: "Purchase of Document Verification Devices"
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# Purchase of Document Verification Devices

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acb7c113-2f55-4cfc-8c5f-bf58c086a5da

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Home Office, involved the purchase of three Document Verification Devices to be used by Immigration Enforcement International in an overseas location. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically classified as laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation under the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 25th October 2019. The contract period spanned from 3rd November 2019 to 15th January 2020, with a total contract value of £43,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in document verification technologies or related goods and services. Companies that can provide high-quality laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those experienced in competitive quotations and export operations, would be well-positioned to compete. As this procurement process has already concluded, businesses should remain vigilant for similar upcoming tenders by the Home Office to capitalise on potential contracts in this field.

## Notice

Purchase of 3 x Document Verification Devices (including a training package) for use by Immigration Enforcement International in an overseas location.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea717f7-7809-4922-a750-baa60740c5e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2019 - 15 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,000 |
| 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 | FOSTER & FREEMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2020 at 11:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea717f7-7809-4922-a750-baa60740c5e3
- 25 Oct 2019 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea717f7-7809-4922-a750-baa60740c5e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea717f7-7809-4922-a750-baa60740c5e3
  13th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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