Planning

The Market Engagement Event for the Border Force Requirement for X-Ray Scanners

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21 Apr 2023 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is conducting a tender titled "The Market Engagement Event for the Border Force Requirement for X-Ray Scanners" in the goods category within the X-ray inspection equipment industry. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to engage with the global supply market to explore technological developments in X-Ray scanners. Key upcoming dates include the closing date for expressions of interest on Friday 5th May 2023, with a planned virtual Industry Day scheduled for May/June 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of X-ray inspection equipment to engage with the Border Force authority in the UK. Companies specializing in the development and supply of baggage scanners, over belt scanners, and similar X-ray scanning technologies are well-suited to compete. The Border Force is seeking Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products, with potential future procurement opportunities planned for the end of 2023.

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Notice Title

The Market Engagement Event for the Border Force Requirement for X-Ray Scanners

Notice Description

Border Force (BF) secures the border and promotes national prosperity by facilitating the legitimate movement of individuals and goods, whilst preventing those that would cause harm from entering the UK. BF Officers do this by examining freight and passenger services in a range of environments that include but not limited to; freight consignments (maritime & rail), Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) & Load-on, Load (LoLo) vehicles, trailers and motorbikes. X-Ray scanners are used as a method of examination without having to physically open and examine vehicles and enables ports to operate efficiently without interrupting traffic flow. Border Force is looking to engage with global supply market to understand technological development of X-Ray scanner and explore options for future procurement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a general market engagement event to understand the current supply market of X-Ray scanners for the purpose of security. Border Force is in the process of reviewing its screening capability and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness is delivered continuously while taking development of technology into account. The current pipeline projects include screening solutions for below: Baggage Scanners Baggage Scanner in a Van Over Belt Scanners Pallet Scanners The Authority is keen to procure Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products, while considering if any specific modifications may be required. The future procurement is planned to be launched by the end of 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c32f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011506-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 209974 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Jenny Chang
Contact Email
detectiontechnologyprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
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

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