Iron Mountain sues UK Home Office over passport contract bid

2026-09-25

Iron Mountain is suing the UK's Home Office, alleging the department unfairly disqualified its bid for a £140 million passport contract. The company claims last-minute changes to penalty clauses prevented a timely submission.

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Iron Mountain is suing the UK Home Office over a passport contract bid. The company claims last-minute changes to penalty clauses by the Home Office prevented a timely submission of its tender.

Key facts

  • Iron Mountain has filed a lawsuit against the UK Home Office.
  • The lawsuit concerns a bid for a passport services contract.
  • Iron Mountain alleges that a significant increase in potential penalties by the Home Office prevented its tender submission.
  • The Home Office reportedly quadrupled potential penalties shortly before the submission deadline.
  • The case highlights potential contractual disputes in government procurement.

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