Planning

X-Ray Baggage Scanners

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the provision of X-Ray Baggage Scanners and associated services, classified under the goods category for X-ray inspection equipment. This planned procurement process is situated in London, United Kingdom, with the procurement identified by OCID "ocds-h6vhtk-05216e". The official planning document, a pipeline notice, was published on 23 May 2025, with the future notice expected by 1 February 2027. The Ministry acts as the buyer in this central government procurement, which adheres to legal requirements as per the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract is above the threshold and is expected to commence on 2 November 2027, running through until 1 November 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security and inspection industry, particularly those experienced with X-ray inspection equipment, to collaborate with a central governmental authority and expand their market reach. Companies that specialise in providing advanced security solutions and services, and are looking to establish a long-term relationship with the public sector, should find this tender particularly appealing. Moreover, the procurement process highlights the suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), allowing these businesses to competitively participate and potentially secure a substantial contract over a four-year period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

X-Ray Baggage Scanners

Notice Description

Provision of an X-Ray Baggage Scanning capability and associated services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05216e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025964-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2027 - 1 Nov 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mojprocurementsecurity@justice.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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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