Planning

Future eGates - Future Opportunity

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Planning

02 Dec 2021 at 08:47

Planning

26 Nov 2021 at 15:42

Planning

26 Nov 2021 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is initiating a procurement process for the "Future eGates - Future Opportunity" contract, aimed at acquiring advanced eGate solutions to enhance border checks in the UK and Europe. This procurement, categorised under surveillance and security systems, is currently in the planning stage, with a formal launch expected in January 2022. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage through a Request for Information (RfI) by 15th December 2021. The contract will begin on 30th March 2024 and is expected to conclude on 29th March 2029.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in biometric technologies, security systems, and automation solutions. Suppliers eligible to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in design and management of such systems, as well as firms proficient in meeting social value requirements stipulated by the Home Office. Engaging early in the discussion can also give potential bidders critical insights into the Authority's expectations and the innovative features required for this project.

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Notice Title

Future eGates - Future Opportunity

Notice Description

The Home Office (hereafter referred to as the Authority) intends to issue a Notice to tender for the provision of a future generation of eGates (Goods and Services) in support of and based on a strategy for future border checks. The aim of this Prior Information Notice is to notify the market of our future plans to procure services for full eGate solutions, including physical design and service management and to commence market engagement on the Authority's social value requirements through a Request for Information (RfI) exercise. Border Force is seeking a supplier of eGates for deployment in the UK and at juxtaposed controls in Europe which are capable of fully automating the processing of passengers using biometric and biographic matching technologies; and being integrated within the wider Authority passenger verification system/s. The procurement stages for the eGates Contract Agreement will comprise the following stages under the Competitive Dialogue Process: * Stage 1: Bidder selection through the issue of a Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) to check compliance with wider laws, regulations and demonstrate appropriate financial standing and technical ability to deliver the service. * Stage 2: Four Shortlisted Bidders will be invited to the next stage which is Outline Solution with the issue of an invitation to Submit an Outline Solution (ISOS), followed through to; * Stage 3: Dialogue Phase 1 and demonstration of Bidder solutions (formal assessment of technical capability). * Stage 4: Dialogue Phase 2 followed by the issue of a call by the Authority to submit a Final Tender (ISFT). * Stage 5: Evaluation & Contract award. The purpose of this process is to progressively develop a solution with selected Bidders, discussing with each Bidder their proposed solution, that best meets the Authority's requirements from a technical, commercial and financial perspective. It is anticipated that the formal launch of this tender with publication of the SSQ will be in January 2022. In conjunction with the issue of this Prior Information Notice, the Authority is seeking to engage with the eGates market to share information and invite feedback on the inclusion of relevant social value requirements by 15th December 2021. Economic operators interested in providing feedback on the Authority's social value requirements should confirm this by emailing future.eGateCommercial@homeoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible. A Request for Information (RfI) document shall then be issued for completion. Economic operators should note that due to the sensitive nature of some of the procurement documentation, certain confidentiality agreements are required to be signed before being given access to the procurement documents. Therefore, registration of interest to participate in this procurement should be made by e-mailing future.eGateCommercial@homeoffice.gov.uk in the first instance. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office's eSourcing Portal (Jaggaer). To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the eSourcing Portal. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing 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.For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Portal please contact the Jaggaer Supplier Helpdesk at customersupport@jaggaer.com or 0800 069 8630 (0800 - 1800hrs).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ebc95cb-d42c-427b-a55e-34ead34dae07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44905890-31e6-4d5c-bf10-e21368bb6095
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35121000 - Security equipment

35123000 - Site-identification equipment

35125110 - Biometric sensors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Additional Buyers

ATAMIS LTD

Contact Name
Josh Dell
Contact Email
future.egatecommercial@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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