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title: "Home Office Maritime Automation of the Future"
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# Home Office Maritime Automation of the Future

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1ea1cd3-bb38-47be-8fcc-4576a497bb5c

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the "Home Office Maritime Automation of the Future" project, which falls under the category of Public law and order services. This tender, initiated to assess available technology for identifying persons and vehicles in maritime contexts, covers locations including East Midlands, West Midlands, and the Home Office's London address (SW1P 4DF). The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, having been completed with an award date of 11th November 2024. The contract period runs from 11th November 2024 to 30th May 2025, with a total value of £1,000,000 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, specifically via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in automation and identification technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the Home Office's interest in engaging diverse suppliers. Companies with expertise in technology trials and public safety solutions can leverage this contract to showcase their innovations in a high-profile government project. Successful bidders, including iProov Limited, Entrust Corporation, NEC Software Solutions, and Viable Data, exemplify the type of businesses that can benefit from participation in such substantial government tenders, driving growth and enhancing their portfolios.

## Notice

Tech spikes (trials) for Automation of the Future maritime project - FBIS Digitise. Home Office is undertaking assessment of available technology for identification of persons and vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597474f1-0898-49ee-a0fa-3e985df1df56 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ENTRUST; IPROOV; NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS; VIABLE DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75242000 - Public law and order services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 18:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597474f1-0898-49ee-a0fa-3e985df1df56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597474f1-0898-49ee-a0fa-3e985df1df56
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0261291-9ad1-423e-bd39-13f690771c5d
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