Award

SPS-02062 Provision of Mobile Metal Detectors

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Tender

22 Mar 2023 at 00:00

Planning

13 Dec 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS), located in Edinburgh, is the buying organisation behind the procurement process titled "SPS-02062 Provision of Mobile Metal Detectors". This tender focuses on the industry category of public order and safety, seeking goods across Scotland. The procurement process commenced with planning, progressed through the tender stage, and has now reached completion with a contract awarded. Key dates include the initial planning notice on 13th December 2022, the tender publication on 22nd March 2023, and the contract signing on 21st July 2023. The open procurement method allowed various suppliers to participate, with submissions accepted electronically until 21st April 2023.

This procurement tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in electronic industrial automation and safety equipment. Businesses capable of providing high-quality, innovative metal detection solutions that meet SPS requirements for full body screening will find this tender appealing. The evaluation criteria prioritised technical quality at 40% and price at 60%, making it an attractive proposition for companies with competitive offerings in this sector. Given the scale of purchases needed by SPS establishments across Scotland, this contract can substantially benefit businesses looking to expand their footprint and enhance their reputation in supplying security technologies to national agencies.

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Notice Title

SPS-02062 Provision of Mobile Metal Detectors

Notice Description

The SPS requires the Supplier to supply mobile, freestanding metal and mobile phone detectors that scan and detect ferrous metals found within mobile phones and other objects. The product shall be capable of conducting full body screening and be able to detect small or large concealed items both internally and externally.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (Scotland) (SPD) was published by SPS and was made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses were then evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: Option to extend for a number of periods up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000716692
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532325
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35124000 - Metal detectors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,450 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
21 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Christina McKelvie, Rebecca Coulter
Contact Email
christina.mckelvie@prisons.gov.scot, rebecca.coulter2@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790, +44 1313303858

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPANY FOR ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION (CEIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466719
    SPS-02062 Provision of Mobile Metal Detectors - The SPS requires the Supplier to supply mobile, freestanding metal and mobile phone detectors that scan and detect ferrous metals found within mobile phones and other objects. The product shall be capable of conducting full body screening and be able to detect small or large concealed items both internally and externally.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474387
    SPS-02062 Provision of Mobile Metal Detectors - The SPS requires the Supplier to supply mobile, freestanding metal and mobile phone detectors that scan and detect ferrous metals found within mobile phones and other objects. The product shall be capable of conducting full body screening and be able to detect small or large concealed items both internally and externally.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532325
    SPS-02062 Provision of Mobile Metal Detectors - The SPS requires the Supplier to supply mobile, freestanding metal and mobile phone detectors that scan and detect ferrous metals found within mobile phones and other objects. The product shall be capable of conducting full body screening and be able to detect small or large concealed items both internally and externally.

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