Planning

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

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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PlanningUpdate

18 Dec 2025 at 14:31

Planning

13 May 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), a central government public authority located in London, UK, is planning to initiate the procurement of metal detection equipment. This includes the supply and maintenance of walk-through archways, handheld wands, and hardware detection poles. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender expected to be published in September 2025. The project will be divided into three lots, allowing suppliers to bid based on their capabilities for dual sensor metal detection archways, handheld detectors, and portable detection poles. The procurement is being conducted through an open, competitive flexible procedure, with the tender period ending on 27th February 2026. The enquiry period concludes on 23rd February 2026, and the contract awards are expected to be finalised by 13th April 2026. Businesses interested in expressing their interest must do so by 10th June, respecting the commercial sensitivity of all submissions.

This procurement project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the security equipment industry, specifically those capable of supplying advanced metal detection technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the lots have been structured to accommodate varied supplier capabilities. The opportunity is ideal for companies specialising in manufacturing or maintaining security equipment, particularly those with experience in high-security environments like prisons. By participating, businesses can secure long-term contracts starting in May 2026, which will not only support business growth but also contribute significantly to enhancing security protocols within the Her Majesty's Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) estate across the UK.

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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/084466-2025
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
£6,722,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,722,600 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 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
Not specified
Contact Email
mojprocurementsecurity@gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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