Supply of Video Spectral Comparator [VSC]

The National Document Fraud Unit (NDFU) is a central unit within the Home Office, based at London Heathrow Airport. The NDFU is the UK's national centre for identifying travel and identity document fraud. It provides information on genuine, forged, counterfeit and fantasy documents to law enforcement agencies nationally and overseas, working with Interpol and the International Civil Aviation Organisation to establish document standards. NDFU also liaises with security document manufacturers and issuers to ensure that the UK remains a leader in the field of travel document security.

NDFU are seeking to purchase one Video Spectral Comparator within this Financial Year.

To receive access to the Tender Documentation, interested parties must review, sign and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) attached to this Contract Notice, to the following email address before the closing date:

neil.humphries@homeoffice.gov.uk.

An Instructions to Participants for the NDA is attached for Bidders information & guidance.

The Buyer intends to use Home Office Short Form Contract Terms and Conditions for this opportunity. A copy of these terms is attached to this notice.

Upon receipt of the Tender Pack, the Buyer requires the Supplier to complete and submit the attached Annex A - Pricing Schedule and Annex B - Technical Compliance Table (supported by a comprehensive technical data document) by the closing date. The Supplier is also required within the Pricing Schedule to confirm that they are willing to accept the terms and conditions.

All quotes must be fully priced in Pounds Sterling (£) and include all applicable duties and taxes but must be exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT).

Suppliers are directed to the Instructions to Suppliers document found within the Tender Pack for further information.