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The Provision of a Biometrics Solution for Passenger Enrolment and Reconciliation

MAG AIRPORT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2024 at 13:46

Tender

14 Feb 2024 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "The Provision of a Biometrics Solution for Passenger Enrolment and Reconciliation" has been managed by MAG Airport Limited. This contract falls under the industry category of Biometric Sensors (CPV 35125110) and focuses on transforming the passenger terminal infrastructure at Manchester Airport. Initially, issued on February 14, 2024, and culminating in an awarded contract on August 28, 2024, this procurement used a competitive procedure with negotiation. The winning supplier, Vision-Box Systems Limited, was selected to deliver this biometric solution, supporting the protection of UK borders and customs. Significant phases included the closing of the tender stage on March 18, 2024, and the contract signing on August 8, 2023, indicating a detailed and structured procurement approach by MAG Airport Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security technology, particularly those involved in biometric solutions and hardware. Companies offering robust, innovative biometric reconciliation systems will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. As the awarded contract involves a group framework agreement with a potential extension, it allows the selected provider, Vision-Box Systems Limited, to establish long-term partnerships, enhancing their market presence. Given the significant contract value of £5,860,000, firms in the security and biometric sectors can leverage such opportunities for substantial business growth by aligning their capabilities with the stated high standards of quality, technical prowess, and cost-efficiency outlined by MAG Airport Limited.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Biometrics Solution for Passenger Enrolment and Reconciliation

Notice Description

As part of the Transformation of Manchester Airport and the development of our passenger terminal infrastructure, MAG had a requirement to deliver a biometrics solution with supporting hardware, implementing the processes and systems required to protect the UK borders and customs from any threatened breach which could otherwise exist from International, UK Domestic, Common Travel Area (CTA) and transferring passengers. MAG sought a Biometrics solutions provider who could meet the requirements initially for our Terminal 2 Transformation at Manchester, providing a capability that can achieve biometric reconciliation against enrolment profile, with the success rates and to the timescales outlined in the Procurement Documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A negotiated procedure was followed with an initial down selection at PQQ stage. Successful bidders were taken through to the ITN stage and one suppler was awarded the Framework to deliver a passenger flow solution to MAG.

Renewal: 5 year Group Framework Agreement with a possible 24 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043a23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027443-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35125110 - Biometric sensors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,860,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 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
MAG AIRPORT LIMITED
Contact Name
Peter O'Driscoll
Contact Email
peter.odriscoll@magairports.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M90 1QX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland, TLH35 West Essex

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Woodhouse Park
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISION-BOX SYSTEMS

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