Knife Detection Technology-Phase 1

Concepts

• security equipment
• knife detection technology-phase
• detecting
• detection
• knife
• technology
• police forces
• ho
• a single police officer
• innovation competition

Location

Description

This is a Contract for Innovation competition funded by the Home Office (HO). The aim of the competition is to develop systems capable of automatically detecting knives concealed on a person, at a distance, to be used by police forces. Systems can either be fixed during operation and capable of scanning a defined area of space containing one or more subjects, or capable of being carried and operated by a single police officer for at least the duration of a shift.

CPV Codes

• 73421000 - Development of security equipment

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office's e-sourcing Portal (JAGGAER). To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-sourcing Portal. If you have not yet registered on the e-sourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com by following the link 'To register click here'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the e-sourcing Portal, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing collaborativeprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. The e-mail will be processed and then the buyer will enable the supplier to access the procurement online via the e-sourcing Portal. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. For technical assistance on use of the e-sourcing Portal please contact the JAGGAER Supplier Helpdesk at customersupport@jaggaer.com or 0800 069 8630 (0800 - 1800hrs).