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title: "Unidirectional Gateway Devices"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf64a211-4847-4af8-a13e-766beebbf73a"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
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# Unidirectional Gateway Devices

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf64a211-4847-4af8-a13e-766beebbf73a

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed the tender for "Unidirectional Gateway Devices" aimed at enhancing IT services, including hardware and software for border scanning. The procurement, classified under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" category, was executed selectively through a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender was part of a broader effort in the services industry, located in the United Kingdom, with the tender period closing on 7 March 2025. Contracts were awarded on 26 March 2025 with the work set to commence on 31 March 2025 and continue until 30 March 2028.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in high-impact IT services and support for government operations. The selected supplier, Softcat PLC, a large organisation, demonstrates the project's scope and potential for high-volume business growth. This procurement is especially suited for businesses capable of providing sophisticated IT solutions and hardware with a focus on secure and sensitive operational environments.

## Notice

Hardware and software to support scanning at the border. Additional information: Due to the sensitivity of this work no documents can be attached

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed6e311b-fed1-4e18-9737-b2068a3ca94e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,473,791 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,473,791 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed6e311b-fed1-4e18-9737-b2068a3ca94e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed6e311b-fed1-4e18-9737-b2068a3ca94e
  4th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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