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Contract for the Supply, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Passive Freight Screening Technology in Northern France & Belgium

Home Office

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04 Jun 2021 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently conducting a procurement for the "Contract for the Supply, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Passive Freight Screening Technology" at ports in Northern France and Belgium. The estimated value of this contract is £22,000,000 and falls under the goods category, specifically related to surveillance and security systems. The procurement method employed is a selective process with a competitive procedure allowing negotiation, and the tender period closes on 5th July 2021. Interested suppliers must complete their registration on the Home Office’s eSourcing Portal by following the provided guidelines, after which they can express their interest to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the security and surveillance technology industry, particularly those specialising in freight screening systems. Companies that manufacture, install, or maintain such technology would be well-positioned to compete, particularly if they can demonstrate innovative solutions that enhance detection capabilities. Additionally, businesses able to provide financial contributions for demonstrations may also benefit, as the procurement includes funding for shortlisted bidders to cover the costs of testing their technologies at specified locations in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Supply, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Passive Freight Screening Technology in Northern France & Belgium

Notice Description

The Authority requires the supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Passive Freight Screening Technology at ports in Northern France & Belgium. Border Force is a professional law enforcement command within the Authority. It employs approximately eight thousand (8,000) officers, responsible for securing the UK border and controlling migration at one hundred and thirty-eight (138) ports and airports across the UK and overseas, including the UK control zone in Calais, Dunkerque and Coquelles in France. Border Force's search of vehicles operations at the juxtaposed ports in northern France and Belgium currently include the use of passive millimetre wave imaging (PMMWI) technology on moving soft-sided freight vehicles to check for the presence of persons illegally stowed within trailers. The Authority has a requirement for next generation passive freight screening technology with improved detection performance on concealments where persons illegally stowed are hidden deeper within trailer loads.

Lot Information

Fixed Installations

Five (5) Fixed Installations

Options: Option to purchase an additional two (2) Fixed Installations.

Renewal: Two (2) twenty-four (24) month extension options

Mobile Systems (vehicle mounted)

Two (2) Mobile Systems (vehicle mounted)

Options: Contract will include the option to buy two (2) additional Mobile Systems

Renewal: Two (2) twenty-four (24) month extension options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b8bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012619-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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