---
title: "Testing of Parcel and Letter Threat Detection Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a339"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2025-09-26"
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# Testing of Parcel and Letter Threat Detection Systems

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a339

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## Summary

The Home Office, a central government public authority based in London, has recently completed a procurement process for the “Testing of Parcel and Letter Threat Detection Systems,” a service contract in the security equipment evaluation sector. The direct procurement method, carried out without competition due to its below-threshold nature, concluded with an award notice published on 26 September 2025. The contract, valued at £101,558, is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2025 and conclude on 1 March 2026, with a maximum possible extension to 31 March 2026. This process was initiated to enhance the Home Office's and Border Force's capabilities in threat detection and falls within the research and development industry category.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security technology, particularly those offering innovative solutions for the testing and evaluation of security equipment. Iconal Technology Ltd, a company based in Cambridge, successfully secured this contract, illustrating the potential for specialised firms to collaborate with government bodies on critical security projects. Such collaborations not only allow businesses to expand their portfolios and expertise but also foster relationships with central government departments, opening doors to future related opportunities.

## Notice

Resarch and Development testing of parcel and letter threat detection systems for use by Home Office & Border Force

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060149-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,558 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICONAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 12:15 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060149-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060149-2025
  26th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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