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title: "Radionuclide Identification Devices (RIDs)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a739"
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# Radionuclide Identification Devices (RIDs)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a739

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## Summary

The Home Office is conducting a tender for the provision of Radionuclide Identification Devices (RIDs) and associated services, with a total estimated contract value of £8.55 million. The procurement falls under the goods category within the apparatus for measuring radiation industry. Currently in the active tender stage, proposals must be submitted electronically by 12 May 2021. Interested suppliers are required to demonstrate their capability to not only supply the devices but also to provide training, support, and warranty services. The procurement is being carried out via a selective process in accordance with UK public procurement regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and security sectors, particularly those specialising in radiological equipment and support services. Companies that fulfil the requirements for high-quality technical and operational standards, and that can offer robust warranties and ongoing technical support, will be well-positioned to compete. With the potential for contract extensions and additional service options in future years, successful bidders can look forward to substantial business growth and long-term partnerships with the Home Office.

## Notice

The Authority has awarded a contract for the procurement of Radionuclide Identification Devices (RIDs) including supply, training, deployment and warranty, and options including: extended warranty, support and extending the duration of the initial contract by up to two years (1+1). Please note the total value quoted in this notice is based on the assumption that all options are taken up. However, no decisions have been made in respect of options and they will be made in due course.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and one-year warranty of radionuclide devices with options for extended warranty and support. Please note value provided in II.1.7 is total value of the procurement (excluding VAT) assuming all contract options are taken up. The options include extended warranty, support and an extension of the contract for up to two years (1 + 1).

Options: Initial contract term: April 2022 to March 2026 (4 years) Options for extended warranty and support. Option to extend the contract: 2 years (1+1) giving possible end date of March 2028. Initial contract value is estimated to be.PS2.95m before options.

Renewal: Potential for renewals of up to a total of a further 2 periods of 12 months each after the initial 48-month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013588-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,550,000 |
| Lots value | £8,550,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,850,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR9 3RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYMETRICA SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation
- 38341200 - Radiation dosimeters
- 38341500 - Contamination-monitoring devices
- 38341600 - Radiation monitors

## Release History

- 20 May 2022 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013588-2022
- 16 Apr 2021 at 21:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008136-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk
- http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk
- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:533935-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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