Planning

Airport Security Equipment for Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 10:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for airport security equipment at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The procurement initiation, focused on goods in the industry category of airport and security equipment, includes a Market Engagement questionnaire that was published on 11th August 2025, with crucial feedback due by 22nd August 2025. This engagement will help shape the final tender, scheduled under a lotted procurement structure, encompassing equipment requirements like security screening machines, tray return systems, body scanners, and more. The procurement method involves a preliminary market engagement, as specified in a notice published on the Find a Tender platform, aiming to ensure commercial and technical viability before progressing to contract awards. The project’s contract period is anticipated to run from 5th January 2026 until 3rd January 2031, with a potential extension up to 4th January 2036.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the airport equipment and security technology sectors, particularly those capable of providing and maintaining advanced security systems such as explosive trace detectors and liquid aerosol scanners. Organisations that can deliver comprehensive solutions, including installation, training, and software licenses, will be well-positioned to participate. With a gross procurement value estimated at £3.5 million, this contract represents a significant growth opportunity for suppliers in these industries to establish or expand their presence in the UK market, particularly within the Doncaster and broader UK region. The planned engagement period is a crucial phase for businesses to influence the structure and delivery of this potential tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Airport Security Equipment for Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

Notice Description

This Market Engagement questionnaire is designed to gather supplier feedback on the proposed lotted procurement for airport security equipment at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Responses will help shape the final tender and ensure the procurement is commercially and technically viable. There is a requirement for the supply of various security equipment. Contracts will also include installation, ongoing maintenance, training and software licenses. This is a Market Engagement exercise only. There will be no contracts awarded following the response deadline. Pricing information requested is also for informational purposes only and will not be used to award any contract. Below is the proposed lotting structure and the equipment required. o Lot 1 - Security Screening Machines C3 o Lot 2 - Tray Return Systems o Lot 3 - Body Scanners o Lot 4 - Explosive Trace Detectors o Lot 5 - Liquid Aerosol and Gel Scanners (Type A) o Lot 6 - Shoe Scanners o Lot 7 - Oversize Baggage X-Ray o Lot 8 - Hold Luggage CTX Standard 3.1/3.2 o Lot 9 - Goods In X Ray

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96945&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058500
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047581-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

CPV Codes

34960000 - Airport equipment

35121000 - Security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 3 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lewis Lindley
Contact Email
lewis.lindley@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302736765

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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