Planning

Supply and Maintenance of Walk through Archways, Hand-held Wands and Hardware Detection Poles

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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PlanningUpdate

26 Feb 2026 at 17:09

PlanningUpdate

18 Dec 2025 at 14:31

Planning

13 May 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, based in London, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement titled "Supply and Maintenance of Walk through Archways, Hand-held Wands and Hardware Detection Poles," set to support security operations within the prison estate. This procurement falls under the "Security equipment" industry category and will be executed across the United Kingdom. Employing an open procurement method through a competitive flexible procedure, the tender involves supplying metal detection equipment crucial for maintaining security at prison gates. Interested parties are advised to submit their expressions of interest by Tuesday, 10th June (17.00 GMT). Procurement timelines detail an end to enquiries on 20th April 2026, with tender submissions concluding by 30th April 2026, and awards announced by 15th June 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) specialising in security and detection technology. It is structured into three lots—archways, handheld wands, and hardware detection poles—allowing flexibility for suppliers to bid for multiple segments based on their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are particularly well-suited to compete, given the reserved participation clause for sheltered workshops. The multi-year maintenance aspect of the agreement also presents avenues for long-term collaborations and continuous service provision, enhancing business opportunities in the security sector. Successful participation could see businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of sophisticated security detection systems throughout England and Wales, reinforcing their market presence and establishing strong partnerships with central government bodies like the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Title

Supply and Maintenance of Walk through Archways, Hand-held Wands and Hardware Detection Poles

Notice Description

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is exploring the capability and capacity of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) market for the supply of a Metal Detection equipment, including dual sensor ferro and non-ferro magnetic metal detection archways, handheld detectors, and portable detection poles. The MoJ are taking this approach to support the HMPPS estate for the duration of the Agreement and estimated asset life of the equipment. The tender is expected to be published in September 2025. Metal detection capability forms an important part of front-end security in prisons at staff, prisoner, and visitor gates. The Archways are part of a wider capability which looks to prevent contraband from entering prisons through multiple routes. The use of handheld wands and portable detection poles by prison staff provide essential avenues for searching for threats by scanning people, objects, specific areas and bags respectively. Archways, Hand-held Wands and Poles used in conjunction have a major impact on reducing conveyance routes for contraband entering prisons through Staff Gate Entry, Prisoner Visits and Prisoner reception by detecting threats related to SIM cards, mobiles phones and razor blades amongst other metallic threat items. The Authority will aggregate the project into three lots to allow suppliers to bid for one or more lots based on capability in meeting metal and wider threat detection requirements. The Lots will be formulated as the following: - Lot 1- Dual sensor ferro and non-ferro magnetic metal detection archways - Lot 2- Handheld Detectors - Lot 3- Portable Detection Poles Lots and details of technical specifications for equipment are liable to change to this currently being in pre-procurement stage. To submit an Expression of Interest for the above requirement, please complete the following form https://forms.office.com/e/mMZdhibyvk by Tuesday 10th June (17.00GMT). All submissions will only be viewable by the Ministry of Justice, treated with commercial sensitivity and will not be shared outside of the Commercial Team.

Lot Information

Dual Sensor Multi Zone Walk Through Archway Metal Detectors and Maintenance Provision

Dynamic Metal Detector that reacts to metal masses external and concealed to the body, both of ferromagnetic and non-magnetic type, transiting through its antenna. No greater than 2400 mm height, 900mm wide. Sensitivity and audio alarm adjustable. An ongoing 4-10-year maintenance provision of Archways including: Minimum of 2 Planned Preventative Maintenance Visits per annum, Reactive Callouts and spare part holding throughout England & Wales

Dual Detection Handheld Wands

Handheld paddle type metal detector. Single Handed Operation, less than 3KG, Capable of detecting Ferrous and Non-ferrous metals including stainless steel on the body and within/concealed in the body.

Hardware Detection Poles

Device to be no greater than 2000mm (height) and 800mm (width). Unit must be able to fit through a 30-inch standard door width when disassembled. Minimum of 12 hours continuous battery life, >15kg including device, carry case and accessories. Minimum of 1 metre pass by detection. Capable of detecting ferromagnetic and nonmagnetic type threats and must be capable of detection when threat obstructed by full body for pass by detection within operational range of the equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051252
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017592-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,666,250 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,666,250 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jan 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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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