Live Facial Recognition Equipment

British Transport Police

Published: Nov 12, 2025

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Bedroq Limited — £140,234

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About This Opportunity

Supplies contract award: Live Facial Recognition Equipment. By British Transport Police in United Kingdom, security & defence. Awarded to Bedroq Limited (GBP.

This is a supplies contract in the security and defense sector, with a focus on Crime Prevention. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 140,234.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the security and defense sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology is used as an efficient and effective policing tactic to prevent and detect crime and protect the most vulnerable in our society.

LFR is currently in use across several Home Office Forces across England and Wales. Forces currently using LFR have reported positive results and are continuing to grow their capability and use of their deployments.

The specific purpose for Live Facial Recognition deployment is:
• To support policing in the identification of persons wanted for priority offences, to support law enforcement including the administration of justice through arrest of persons wanted on warrant or unlawfully at large/ recall to prison.

The locations where Facial Recognition is deployed are clearly marked with signage.. CPV: Computer-related equipment (30230000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on November 12, 2025. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: BTP/CON/1051. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About British Transport Police

British Transport Police has issued 46 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 46 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Bedroq Limited was awarded the contract for £140,234. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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Is this tender still open?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by British Transport Police in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.