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Contract for the Supply and Maintenance of CO2 Detection Analysers

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16 Sep 2021 at 16:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, through its Border Force division, has initiated a tender for the supply and maintenance of CO2 detection analysers. This procurement falls under the category of gas-detection apparatus and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 18 October 2021. The contract period is set to commence from 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aimed at ensuring wider participation in the bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in detection technology and analytics, particularly those that develop or maintain gas-detection apparatus. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to accommodate their capabilities. Companies that possess expertise in innovative detection methodologies and can provide functional ancillary equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially allowing them to establish long-term relationships with the Home Office and expand their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Supply and Maintenance of CO2 Detection Analysers

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority (the "Authority") is the Home Office acting through Border Force. Border Force is a professional law enforcement command within the Home Office. It is responsible for securing the UK border and controlling immigration at ports and airports across the UK and Northern France. The Border Force Detection Technology Management Unit (DTMU) is a national team based in Border Force South East & Europe and is charged with the procurement and maintenance of clandestine detection technology and ancillary equipment used by Border Force, authorities and contractors within designated control zones. To augment the screening process officers are issued with Carbon Dioxide gas analysers to screen Roll on Roll off (Ro-Ro) freight (wheeled cargo, i.e. HGV trailers) and containers. The technology is designed to quickly and efficiently check for the presence of illegal migrants by using a range of ancillaries to gain access into the area to be sampled. The most common ancillary is an adapted ski pole connected to a gas analyser which samples the air inside of soft-sided HGVs, other ancillaries and insertion methods are acceptable if functional. The gas analyser is not used as a personal safety device for Border Force officers. The gas analyser is used solely to provide an indication of a human presence inside a soft sided trailer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f34c884-cf96-496a-b1b6-ebdb5033e9ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d27f956-7efe-49a0-acf5-7cb306368673
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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