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SPS-02062 Provision of Mobile Metal Detectors

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2025 at 11:07

Tender

22 Mar 2023 at 15:41

Planning

13 Dec 2022 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has completed a procurement process titled "SPS-02062 Provision of Mobile Metal Detectors" under the CPV category 35124000, focusing on goods supply. This tender required the provision of mobile, freestanding metal and mobile phone detectors for installations across Scotland. The procurement process was executed under the open procedure method, covered by the GPA. Initiated on 22 March 2023, this procurement process progressed through the planning and tender stages, culminating in a contract awarded to COMPANY for ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION (CEIA) LIMITED on 21 July 2023, with an award value of £130,450. Although the process was initially marked by a cancelled lot, the completion signifies successful procurement aimed at enhancing security solutions.

This tender presents substantive growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security technology and electronic industrial automation. Suppliers of high-quality metal detection equipment suitable for comprehensive screening environments are well-positioned to compete in such procurements. Given the open procedure and the prioritisation of technical quality and price in evaluation criteria, companies with innovative, reliable products and competitive pricing can significantly benefit from aligning their offerings with the requirements of public safety and judicial bodies. This process illustrates the importance of agility and product excellence in securing meaningful contracts conducive to business expansion within the public safety sector.

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Notice Title

SPS-02062 Provision of Mobile Metal Detectors

Notice Description

The SPS requires the Supplier to supply mobile, freestanding metal and mobile phone detectors that scan and detect ferrous metals found within mobile phones and other objects. The product shall be capable of conducting full body screening and be able to detect small or large concealed items both internally and externally.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (Scotland) (SPD) was published by SPS and was made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses were then evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: Option to extend for a number of periods up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038cda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031493-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35124000 - Metal detectors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,450 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
SPS Procurement
Contact Email
spsprocurementcmt@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPANY FOR ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION (CEIA

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