Planning

Provision of Scanners and Arches

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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PlanningUpdate

04 Jun 2025 at 08:43

Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons is planning the re-procurement of security scanners and arches, with the tender titled "Provision of Scanners and Arches". This procurement process falls under the industry category of security equipment and aims to supply goods. The procurement is in the planning stage, with an anticipated future notice date set for 1st June 2026. Located in London, UK, the contracting authority also involves the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords, indicating a central government public authority as the buyer. The contract period is expected to begin on 14th September 2026 and will last until 13th September 2029, with a possible extension until 13th September 2031. The gross value of the contract is estimated at £2,400,000, reflecting a significant opportunity for businesses in the security sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for businesses specialising in security equipment like scanners and arches. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability classification of the procurement lots. The re-procurement process provides an ideal platform for these entities to engage with central government operations, establish valuable relationships, and potentially secure a long-term contract. Firms with specialised knowledge and capabilities in manufacturing or supplying security equipment should consider this tender as a viable opportunity for business expansion within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Scanners and Arches

Notice Description

Re-procurement of the supply of security scanners and arches.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029715-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2029 3-4 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
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Additional Buyers

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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