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title: "RN Inland Detection Capability VBS Upgrades 2023"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043ae2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2024-02-16"
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# RN Inland Detection Capability VBS Upgrades 2023

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043ae2

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## Summary

The Home Office, a Ministry under the Public Order and Safety category located in London, UK, completed a tender titled "RN Inland Detection Capability VBS Upgrades 2023" in the goods sector. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The purpose of this tender was to upgrade the current Vehicle Based Systems to enhance the detection capability, with the main focus on strengthening national security and law enforcement operations.

This tender by the Home Office presents an opportunity for companies specialising in apparatus for measuring radiation to compete for contracts. Businesses offering radiation dosimeters and monitors, particularly those capable of meeting strict security requirements, may find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The contract, which is currently active with a value of £2,717,725.20 GBP, was awarded to suppliers Physical Sciences Inc and Symetrica Security Ltd, demonstrating potential for growth in the homeland security sector.

## Notice

To upgrade the current Vehicle Based Systems (VBS) to improve the existing RN detection capability to meet operational needs, expand the geographical reach of the capability, and procure up-to-date and longer lasting equipment to meet end-users needs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Home Office is the lead government department for immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime, fire, counter-terrorism and police. The Homeland Security Group (HSG) teams sit within the Home Department. HSG plays a crucial role in national security and law enforcement operations and pursuant to this mission they wish to upgrade the existing detectors. The outcomes of this procurement project will be an enhanced ability to detect threat objects, a strengthening of the deterrent effect of the UK's capabilities and building resilience to respond to any changes in threat.

Options: Option for an additional 5 years (3+2)

### Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: Absence of competition for technical reasons in accordance with Regulation 32 (2)(b)(ii)('competition absent for technical reasons').

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005278-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,717,725 |

## 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 | 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | PHYSICAL SCIENCES; SYMETRICA SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation
- 38341200 - Radiation dosimeters
- 38341600 - Radiation monitors

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005278-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office

## Provenance

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