Tender

The Supply & Maintenance of Mobile Freight X-Ray Scanning Equipment

HOME OFFICE - BORDER FORCE

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Tender

07 Jun 2023 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office - Border Force is inviting bidders for the procurement opportunity titled "The Supply & Maintenance of Mobile Freight X-Ray Scanning Equipment", related to X-ray inspection equipment. This tender, with a value of £23,000,000, is in the active stage. The deadline for submissions is June 28th, 2023. The procurement process is using a selective method within the Restricted procedure. The Border Force is looking for suppliers to provide Modified Off The Shelf (MOTS) Mobile Freight X-Ray Scanners across the UK that meet specific requirements.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in X-ray inspection equipment and related services. Companies capable of providing efficient and reliable mobile scanning technology, compliant with UK regulations, and able to detect contraband including cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, and weapons are well-suited to compete. The procurement process targets goods suppliers with expertise in delivering technology solutions for border security applications. Businesses interested in this opportunity should visit the Home Office eSourcing portal for registration and further details.

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Notice Title

The Supply & Maintenance of Mobile Freight X-Ray Scanning Equipment

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Border Force is looking to procure a Modified Off The Shelf (MOTS) capability for Mobile Freight X-Ray Scanners across the UK. The proposed contract will include all service & maintenance for the lifetime of the product(s). To support BF in the examination process as efficiently and effectively as possible there is a requirement for Modified Off The Shelf (MOTS) Mobile Freight X-Ray Scanners: * The technology must be able to indicate the presence of contraband concealed within the load space of commercial freight by providing a clear on-screen image and be capable of storing images & information captured * The technology must operate at a speed that enables port fluidity to be maintained * The technology must provide a reliable system that can operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. * The technology must be compliant with the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and all other UK legal requirements/standards. * Equipment must have Wi-Fi connectivity *The host vehicle for the mobile scanner shall be based on a commercially available road vehicle that meets all UK road worthiness requirements * The technology must be able to scan both static and moving freight * Suppliers will be required to provide evidence of their equipment's performance of detecting various contraband including, but not exclusive to cigarettes, alcohol, drugs (all packing options), weapons. BF require a Bidder who can provide this as a commercial system to meet an aspirational order for 24/25FY.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d44b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016122-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2023Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE - BORDER FORCE
Contact Name
Detection Technology Equipment Procurement Team
Contact Email
detectiontechnologyprocurement@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

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