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Provision of Service and Maintenance for SBA Customs Trace Detection Equipment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the provision of service and maintenance for SBA Customs Trace Detection Equipment in Cyprus. The contract involves support for two IonScanner 600 machines used by the SBAA Customs and Immigration Service. This direct award tender, initiated under UK public authority central government classifications, was awarded to Smiths Detection (Watford) Limited, with the contract period running from 31st March 2026 to 29th March 2031. The award notice was published on 24th March 2026, and the contract signature is scheduled for 30th March 2026.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drug detection apparatus, explosives detection systems, and repair or maintenance services. Companies with expertise in proprietary detection technology may find this tender particularly beneficial. The contract has been awarded through direct procurement methods due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, making it suitable for suppliers with unique technical capabilities or exclusive intellectual property rights. Although the contract is ideally suited for large businesses due to its scale, SMEs and VCSEs could also explore sub-contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Service and Maintenance for SBA Customs Trace Detection Equipment

Notice Description

Contract for a third-party supplier with the capability to provide ongoing support and maintenance for two incumbent trace detetcion IonScanner 600 machines deployed on the SBA boundary.

Procurement Information

The scanners in use by the SBAA Customs and Immigration service are proprietary equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026887-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

38546000 - Explosives detection system

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EPISKOPI
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMITHS DETECTION (WATFORD

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