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Maintenance of Legacy X-Ray Equipment

HOME OFFICE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, through Border Force, is conducting a public procurement process titled "Maintenance of Legacy X-Ray Equipment". This tender falls under the services category, specifically for baggage-scanning equipment, and is located throughout the UK, including areas in France. The process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £800,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2016 and will run until 31st March 2021, with an option for a one-year extension. The tender period ended on 8th February 2016, and the open procedure method was employed for this procurement.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in maintenance and service provision for scanning equipment. Companies specialising in X-ray scanning systems, especially those with experience in servicing legacy equipment, are particularly well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, which may foster competition and innovation in service delivery. This contract not only aims to maintain critical security infrastructure but also provides a platform for businesses to grow and expand their operations in both the UK and international markets.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Legacy X-Ray Equipment

Notice Description

The Home Office, acting through Border Force, is procuring new national contracts for the maintenance of its legacy X-ray systems. The contracts are required to replace the previous arrangement, and each shall have a term of five (5) years with an option to extend at the HO's option for up to twelve (12) months. Border Force uses a range of X-ray Scanning Equipment in order to carry out its work at the Border. The scope of the Tender will include the following types of X-ray Scanning Systems: * Freight Pallet Scanners * Baggage Scanners - parcels/small cargo * Baggage Scanners mounted in a van * Baggage Scanners mounted on a Baggage Belt The X-ray Scanning Equipment has been purchased from the following manufacturers: * L-3 Communications Ltd * Rapiscan Systems Ltd The maintenance provision is required for equipment that is located throughout the UK and within the British Zone in Coquelles, France.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fff68e4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c3a400-342f-4232-a0a4-db025e87784b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38581000 - Baggage-scanning equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2021 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M16 9HU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

L3 COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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