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Award

01 Aug 2025 at 13:40

TenderUpdate

20 Aug 2024 at 11:14

Tender

15 Jul 2024 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Home Office for the supply and maintenance of X-Ray Vans and Pallet Scanners was completed on 1st August 2025. This procurement was conducted under a selective method, specifically a Restricted procedure, and falls under the goods industry category for X-ray inspection equipment. Taking place across the UK, the process comprised two lots: one for X-ray Vans and another for Pallet Scanners. After a competitive bidding process, contracts were awarded on 24th July 2025 to Twofold Limited for the X-ray Vans and VMI SISTEMAS DE SEGURANÇA LTDA for the Pallet Scanners, with contract values of £5,762,080 and £3,735,857 respectively. The procurement was covered under the GPA legal framework and aligns with CPV classification 38582000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of supplying high-tech inspection equipment and providing ongoing maintenance services. Companies with expertise in X-ray technology and maintenance services, especially large-scale enterprises with a robust service infrastructure, would have been well-suited to compete. The structured procurement approach and high contract values provide a lucrative platform for business growth while also serving as a testament to a supplier's capability and reliability in handling government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The provision of Supply & Maintenance of X-Ray Vans & Pallet Scanners

Notice Description

The provision of Supply & Maintenance of X-Ray Vans & Pallet Scanners

Lot Information

Supply & Maintenance of X-Ray Vans

Supply & Maintenance of X-Ray Vans

Supply and maintenance of Pallet Scanners

Supply and maintenance of up to 22 Pallet Scanners

Supply and maintenance of X-ray Vans

Supply and maintenance of up to 16 x X-ray vans

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047d86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045237-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

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
£9,497,937 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,497,937 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,497,937 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Twofold Limited

VMI SISTEMAS DE SEGURANÇA LTDA

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