Tender

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

The procurement process initiated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited focuses on upgrading outdated hold baggage X-ray equipment across six airports, located in remote regions such as Benbecula, Dundee, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, and Wick. The procurement falls under the goods category and follows an open procedure allowing electronic submissions. The title of the project is "Provision of Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment at Six Airports." Tender updates were issued on 11 February 2026, adjusting deadlines due to requests from tenderers; the submission deadline is now 23 February 2026, with initial tender period concluding on 16 February. This tender is currently in its active stage, representing a significant investment to ensure adherence to modern safety standards and longevity, with equipment expected to last a minimum of ten years.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in airport-related activities and those experienced in supporting remote locations with reliable maintenance services. Conducting an open procurement procedure makes it accessible for varying sizes of suppliers who can meet the outlined quality and pricing criteria, which weigh 60 to 40, respectively. Businesses offering decommissioning and environmentally compliant disposal services also have a chance to provide value through associated options in the tender. Moreover, organisations with expertise in developing and maintaining advanced X-ray technology and systems, supported by existing maintenance contracts, are well-suited to compete for this tender. Such involvement can bolster a company's portfolio and enhance its credibility in the airport services industry. A briefing event via Teams is planned for 21 January 2026, allowing tenderers to register and seek further insights into this procurement opportunity.

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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=FEB549310
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hial.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1667462445

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.

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