Award

Security Screening Maintenance and Training

THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT CORPORATE BODY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2023 at 00:00

Tender

19 Jul 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliament Corporate Body has awarded a contract for Security Screening Maintenance and Training to Westminster International Ltd. The procurement process is complete, and the contract is currently active. The contract involves maintenance, technical support, and training provisions for security screening equipment at the Scottish Parliament. The value of the contract is £143,412.48 GBP, and it was signed on 9th October 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure for services, and the main procurement category is services. The contract includes a 4-year term with 4 optional one-year extensions.

This tender opportunity for Security Screening Maintenance and Training at the Scottish Parliament provides opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs skilled in providing maintenance services, technical support, and training for security screening equipment. Businesses that have experience in working with x-ray scanners from manufacturers such as Astrophysics, Rapiscan, and Garrett would be well-suited to compete. The contract involves regular maintenance service visits, technical support, emergency call-out response, and supply of genuine manufacturer parts. Additionally, businesses offering computer-based training solutions with x-ray simulators could offer valuable services in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Security Screening Maintenance and Training

Notice Description

This is an Award Notice for the SPCB to award a contract to a Contractor to provide maintenance, technical support and training provisions for security screening equipment at the Scottish Parliament

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an Award notice for the SPCB to appoint a Contractor to provide maintenance, technical support and training provisions for security screening equipment at The Scottish Parliament. Screening requirements are fulfilled using a range of equipment from manufacturers including Astrophysics, Rapiscan and Garrett. The contractor must be capable of maintaining all current equipment. To mitigate risk, the Contractor is required to provide a minimum of four scheduled maintenance service visits per year. The maintenance service inspections should include as a minimum: Machine Physical Inspection including visual checks of shielding Machine Functional Test including functional checks of warning devices and interlocks Software Functional Test Software upgrades on all equipment Recalibration Radiation Leakage Inspection Maintenance Certification All inspection, maintenance and repairs should be conducted by technicians who have a minimum of an electrical or mechanical qualification, a City and Guilds or equivalent. The technicians ideally will be certified by the manufacturers of the x-ray scanners being used. The Contractor is responsible for all necessary repairs, maintenance and inspections of the equipment to ensure it is performing the required function and is maintained in a safe condition at all times. The Contractor must ensure that comprehensive radiation leakage tests are carried out at least annually in line with UK Health Security Agency guidance. The contractor must provide technical support including telephone support and same working day emergency call-out response The contractor must offer a genuine manufacturer part replacement service (Astrophysics XIS and Rapiscan EMEA parts only) and maintain a supply of consumables and standard stock items. Training Requirements To meet the on-going training requirements of x-ray operators, the contractor offering must include a computer-based training (CBT) x-ray simulator. The CBT should have an up-to-date database of images, the ability to randomise the images and a review facility which shows both the X-ray image and a photograph of the item. To ensure the database can grow and be realistic, the CBT must be capable of importing images from the existing x-ray scanners. The CBT must also be able to replicate the unique Advanced Operator Control Panel (AOCP)" which is installed on the current X-ray scanners. To ensure training can fit around operational commitments and still fulfil the 6x6 requirement, the CBT must be web-based and available to use 24/7 It must be compatible with commonly used browsers including Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. The CBT must be able to support at least 80 users and have administrator functions. Each user must have an individual profile which can be centrally managed by the administrator.

Renewal: option to extend for a further period/s of up to 48 months, at the sole discretion of the SPCB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000738445
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490592
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,412 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 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
THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Elizabeth Lebost
Contact Email
elizabeth.lebost@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTMINSTER INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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