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title: "Automated Facial Recognition Solution"
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# Automated Facial Recognition Solution

Buyer: SOUTH WALES POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d030b1df-a742-4026-a0a6-7e5a2b36350e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Automated Facial Recognition Solution" is managed by South Wales Police, aiming to leverage advancements in facial recognition technology for public safety in Wales. This tender falls under the services category, with a total value of £177,000. The open procurement method commenced with a tender period that ended on 13th March 2017, and the contract period is scheduled from 24th April 2017 to 25th April 2019. The project entails two broad areas of focus: real-time facial recognition pilots and static face searches using stored custody images. The latest award was made on 18th April 2017.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development, information systems, and advanced surveillance technology. Companies equipped with expertise in automated facial recognition systems and data management would be well-suited to engage in this tender. As the security sector increasingly invests in technology to enhance public safety, businesses that align with these technological advancements will likely find themselves in a strong position to benefit from such procurement initiatives.

## Notice

Programme Fusion is the collaborative technological programme between South Wales Police and Gwent Police. As part of the programme it is the intention to effectively utilise the advancements in automated facial recognition (AFR) technology. The strategy for AFR falls into two broad areas. Real Time facial Recognition and slow Time Static Face Search. Real Time Facial Recognition being specifically linked to a live pilot on Saturday 3rd June 2017 in and around the principality stadium and Cardiff central train station on the day of the UCL Champions League Final. The Slow Time Static Face Search being specifically linked to the 500,000 custody images stored within the Force's Niche Record Management system. Additional information: All tender documents can be located via www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk under ITT 60363

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6281c974-6fd5-4632-ab1b-9f9ef3510b2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2017 - 18 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £177,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH WALES POLICE |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 3SU |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Electoral ward | Brackla East and Coychurch Lower |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgend |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEC EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 May 2017 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6281c974-6fd5-4632-ab1b-9f9ef3510b2e
- 24 Feb 2017 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0953e962-4d12-46bf-b298-5b88623c8e05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6281c974-6fd5-4632-ab1b-9f9ef3510b2e
  16th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0953e962-4d12-46bf-b298-5b88623c8e05
  24th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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