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Provision of Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment at Six Airports

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED

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TenderUpdate

11 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Tender

31 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited initiated a procurement process for the provision of Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment to be installed at six airports, including Benbecula, Dundee, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, and Wick. The procurement falls under the goods category and follows an open procedure. The initial tender, active as of 31st December 2025, was later updated, and the deadline extended to 23rd February 2026, following a request for more time from a prospective bidder. The procurement process involved electronic submissions, and a briefing event was scheduled for 21st January 2026. However, a subsequent notice dated 8th April 2026 indicates that the awarding process was unsuccessful and ultimately discontinued, with the tender status marked as cancelled.

This procurement presented opportunities for businesses specialised in airport and security technology, particularly those capable of providing modern, durable X-ray equipment with reliable maintenance support suited to remote island conditions. Companies with expertise in airport safety and a strong track record in delivering high-quality goods exceeding regulatory standards could have competitively positioned themselves for this procurement. While the tender was eventually concluded without award, similar future opportunities may arise, offering chances for growth to businesses involved in the sector of airport-related activities and equipment provision. Businesses should stay attuned to notifications from Highlands and Islands Airports Limited for potential re-tendering or similar projects.

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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-r6ebe6-0000819536
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553418
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
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
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546389
    Provision of Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment at Six Airports - 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553418
    Provision of Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment at Six Airports - 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.

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