- 3M-SPSL who produce the biometric ID cards and passports:
"IPS is also pleased to announce that 3M-SPSL has been appointed to manufacture and supply identity cards for the roll-out to critical workers, including those employed airside at airports, starting in 2009. 3M-SPSL currently produces the biometric passport."
- CSC, EDS, Fujitsu, IBM, and Thales: contracted by the government to 'deliver the scheme':
"The five suppliers chosen to work with the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) and to deliver the National Identity Scheme (NIS) were named today [23 May 2008]. CSC, EDS, Fujitsu, IBM, and Thales have been invited to sign framework contracts and form a Strategic Supplier Group for the scheme."
Source:
http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/press-2008-05-23.asp