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06 Jul 2026 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of service, maintenance, and technical support for Rapiscan X-ray screening equipment at Portsmouth International Port. This contract falls under the services category and involves regular maintenance, emergency repairs, and parts supply for the equipment. The procurement stage, which culminated in an award, reached completion on 24th June 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2029. The procurement process utilised a below threshold method, and the procurement legal basis is referenced under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in technical support services within the security equipment industry. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) services for X-ray screening technology could greatly benefit, especially those capable of providing comprehensive service packages. The awarded supplier, Rapiscan Systems Limited, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts, leveraging its capabilities to deliver continuous support across the contract's duration. This contract entails not only service provision but also the potential for supply chain partnerships concerning certified parts distribution and associated technical solutions.

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Notice Title

Rapiscan Systems - X-Ray Screening Equipment Service, Maintenance & Support Contract

Notice Description

Provision of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) service, maintenance, and technical support for Rapiscan X-ray screening equipment and screening archways across Portsmouth International Port, including preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and supply of certified parts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c43b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063166-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,472 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAPISCAN SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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