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title: "Supply of Video Spectral Comparator [VSC]"
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published: "2023-04-18"
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# Supply of Video Spectral Comparator [VSC]

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4f0071c-3da8-44ce-9b3b-30efa9a8f593

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the supply, installation, and training of a Video Spectral Comparator (VSC) for NDFU Liverpool. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold, with a tender period ending on 8th March 2023 and a contract period from 9th March 2023 to 30th June 2023. The total contract value is £49,250 GBP, awarded to ForenteQ Ltd.

This tender presents business opportunities for companies specialising in clinical forensics equipment and supplies. The procurement was categorised as falling under goods. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Home Office in the UK was the buying organization, based in Folkestone with Neil Humphries as the contact person.

## Notice

Supply, installation and training of one VSC unit for NDFU Liverpool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c557a3a1-e4e3-4c11-90a4-d0cb09653f64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,250 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT19 4RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Cheriton |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORENTEQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2023 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c557a3a1-e4e3-4c11-90a4-d0cb09653f64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c557a3a1-e4e3-4c11-90a4-d0cb09653f64
  18th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b66f104b-251a-4b00-9407-227a2ca20e62
  2022-09-08__Short_Form_Contract_v1 Signed Contract_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/830f6d72-8949-4f0f-9e51-df8637911329
  PO_300000004224002_HME563866_0 (002)_Redacted

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