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Future eGates - Opportunity Notice

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10 Jan 2022 at 09:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently engaged in a tender process titled "Future eGates - Opportunity Notice," aimed at procuring advanced eGate solutions integrating biometric and biographic matching technologies for border checks in the UK and Europe. This competitive dialogue procurement method is in the planning stage, with a deadline for tenders set for 7th February 2022. The contract, expected to commence on 31st July 2024 and run for an initial five-year term, focuses on delivering comprehensive surveillance and security systems within the services industry, particularly aimed at enhancing border security operations.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the security technology sector, especially those specialising in biometric systems, security equipment, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process includes stages designed to engage multiple bidders, ultimately fostering innovation and competition. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with stringent technical and financial requirements will be well-positioned to secure a contract and potentially benefit from a contract extension, thus establishing long-term partnerships with a key government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future eGates - Opportunity Notice

Notice Description

The Home Office (hereafter referred to as the Authority) is issuing this Notice to tender for the provision of Future eGates (Goods and Services) in support of and based on a strategy for future border checks. The aim of this is to procure services for a full eGate solution, including physical design and service management. 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: Supplier 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. The Contract shall be for an initial 5-year term with the option to extend by up to 5-years (12 months each time). The contract value stated in this notice is for the full term including extensions. Additional information: 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.Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.Following receipt of registrations of interest, the Authority will send the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to the Bidder via the Home Office's eSourcing Portal to complete and upload via the Portal.Once the NDA has been returned and verified by the Authority, the Bidder will be added to a closed SSQ on the e-Sourcing Portal. Access to the procurement documents will not be given until and NDA has been signed, therefore Bidders should register their interest and submit a signed NDA at the earliest opportunity to allow maximum time for reviewing and responding to the SSQ documents.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).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2575ee8-9dd3-42ac-94a5-6f20cc70cc6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a3ff3c9-6cf5-4e5e-ac63-4b79098f3c67
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2029 Over 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
Future eGates Commercial Team
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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