Tender

Provision of Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment at Six Airports

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED

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11 Feb 2026 at 08:45

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31 Dec 2025 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited is for the "Provision of Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment at Six Airports." This project falls under the goods category with a specific focus on X-ray inspection equipment. As the current X-ray equipment is nearing the end of its lifecycle, the requirement includes the installation of modern hold baggage X-rays and associated equipment at multiple airport locations, including Benbecula, Dundee, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, and Wick. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, having undergone an amendment that extends the deadline for tender submissions to 23 February 2026, due to a request from a tenderer. The project is characterised by a commitment to modern safety standards and the inclusion of a comprehensive maintenance contract, considering the remote island locations of the installations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in security and airport equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced, durable X-ray solutions suitable for long-term use. Firms offering robust maintenance and support services tailored to remote areas will be particularly competitive. Additionally, businesses experienced in the compliant disposal and recycling of outdated equipment, as outlined in the tender options, will find benefits. The open procurement procedure welcomes electronic submissions, facilitating participation from a broad range of suppliers. This opportunity allows companies to expand their operations and establish long-term relationships with Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, significantly enhancing their presence in the airport-related activities sector.

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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 1 0 years. In addition to this all equipment should be easily supported with a maintenance support contract which takes account of 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.

Renewal: Optional further 5 year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012183-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hial.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1667462445

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7JB
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Culloden and Ardersier
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

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