---
title: "Vehicle Based Detection System (VBS) for General Aviation/General Maritime"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049793"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2024-11-08"
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# Vehicle Based Detection System (VBS) for General Aviation/General Maritime

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049793

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## Summary

The Home Office, based in London, has successfully awarded a contract for a Vehicle Based Detection System (VBS) designed for General Aviation and General Maritime. This tender fell under the goods category and was classified as radiation dosimeters (CPV code 38341200). The procurement followed an open procedure, with the active award announced on 8th November 2024. The contract, valued at £682,300 GBP, has been signed with Symetrica Security Ltd, a supplier based in Southampton, UK. The procurement process covered the UK region and aimed at enhancing support for the Radiological Nuclear Security Portfolio (RNSP) of UK CT Policing. The complete status indicates the finalisation of the procurement cycle.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in advanced detection systems and radiological security measures. Companies involved in the production or supply of radiation monitors would be positioned to benefit significantly by targeting similar future tenders. The procurement process required electronic submission via the Home Office's eSourcing Portal, ensuring participation was streamlined and accessible, encouraging competition. Businesses equipped with innovative solutions and a focus on public safety and security could find such tenders immensely beneficial for expanding their market presence and showcasing their capabilities to prominent government entities like the Home Office.

## Notice

Vehicle Borne Detection Systems to support the Radiological Nuclear Security Portfolio (RNSP), supporting UK CT Policing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award notice for 4 Vehicle Borne Detection Systems to support the Radiological Nuclear Security Portfolio (RNSP), supporting UK CT Policing.

Renewal: Up to 5 years extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036317-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £682,300 |

## 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 | N/A |
| 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 | SYMETRICA SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38341200 - Radiation dosimeters
- 38341600 - Radiation monitors

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036317-2024
- 3 Sep 2024 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028077-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/home-office
- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com
- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a8fec45-ffce-4387-b573-abaae1af4a29
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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