Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Provision of Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment at Six Airports

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 08:38

Tender Notice
Award

08 Apr 2026 at 09:00

Award Notice
TenderUpdate

11 Feb 2026 at 08:45

Tender Notice
Tender

31 Dec 2025 at 12:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited focuses on acquiring Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment for six UK airports: Benbecula, Dundee, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, and Wick. The initiative falls under the goods category with an emphasis on X-ray inspection equipment, classified under CPV code 38582000. Managed through an open procedure, the tender is currently active, with critical dates including a submission deadline set for 7th July 2026 at midday, and the award and bid opening also scheduled for the same date. This procurement not only requires electronic submission but mandates compliance with community benefits provisions, highlighting the importance of enhancing local communities. The contract, valued at GBP 1,265,000, features a contract period of 1800 days with a renewal option for an additional 60 months.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in security and airport equipment with the capacity to provide technological upgrades and maintenance support for remote locations. Given the importance of compliance with modern safety standards, businesses offering advanced technical solutions and robust support services are well-positioned to compete. Emphasis is placed on the technical quality of submissions, accounting for 60% of the evaluation criteria, encouraging firms with strong technical capabilities to tender. The open and competitive nature of the procurement process underlines the opportunity for suppliers to gain a foothold in the aviation security market, reinforcing their credibility and expanding their professional network within public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment at Six Airports

Notice Description

Our current X-ray equipment was installed in 2012 and was intended to last for 10 years. However, the equipment is now reaching its end of life. We require 6no. Hold Baggage X-rays and associated equipment which are to be upgraded to a modern standard with all current safety standards being included. All equipment is required to last a minimum of 10 years. In addition to this, all equipment should be easily supported with a maintenance support contract which takes into account the remote island locations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As set out in the ITT Documents

Options: a) Disposal - Provide the de-commissioning and removal of all existing equipment from both sites. Follow the waste hierarchy and compliantly recycle, reuse or dispose of existing equipment. (6 Hold Baggage X-rays) b) Secondary screen(s) - provide separate cost for each additional screen at the inspection station. (c) Reporting function for automatic random selection of bag (d) Reporting schedules (e) Hold Baggage Threat Image Protection (TIP) Library.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for a further 60 months at HIAL's absolute discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052108-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

34960000 - Airport equipment

35121000 - Security equipment

38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,265,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7JB
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Culloden and Ardersier
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...