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title: "High Speed Diffraction X-ray"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
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# High Speed Diffraction X-ray

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17e1e4ed-ff5a-45fd-a177-792db336e15f

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## Summary

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "High Speed Diffraction X-ray". This initiative aims to acquire a pilot solution for high-speed diffraction X-ray technology to enhance detection capabilities in the postal and fast parcel environment. The engagement end date for potential suppliers to express their interest is set for 12th April 2019. The procurement relates to the impacts on national security and is classified under the category of "Diffraction apparatus" as per CPV standards. The procurement is intended to occur within the United Kingdom and may involve delivery to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and other specified locations.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced detection technologies and surveillance equipment, particularly those capable of delivering solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems. Companies with experience in high-throughput scanning and threat detection capabilities are well-positioned to compete. Suppliers that can demonstrate their technologies’ effectiveness and adaptability, as well as their willingness to collaborate with the Home Office, will find advantageous prospects for growth and potential long-term partnerships following successful pilot testing.

## Notice

Border Force is looking to procure and pilot a High-Speed Diffraction X-Ray solution for use in Border Force's postal and Fast Parcel detection environment. (This equipment should be a minimum of TRL 6 - by this Border Force is looking for a supplier with a technology model or prototype that is capable of being demonstrated in a relevant environment.) This must provide an automatic detection capability that is 'threat-agnostic', with the potential to detection drugs, chemicals, explosives, as well as other dangerous goods and currency. The device must offer the potential for high-throughput scanning which can operate at 'belt speed' of approximately 30m/minute, and manage consignments of a maximum length of 1.2m and maximum weight of 50kgs (representative figures only). The technology must be compatible to be installed in-line with current detection architecture used by Border Force, without disrupting the flow of trade. It is essential that the technology is updatable and offers the potential to be networked in the future. It is expected that the bidder will create a test-bed at their premises using representative test-sets of parcel types. If successful, Border Force would then look to replicate this off-line in an actual environment with a view of using actual parcels from the supply chain. Border Force has an in depth knowledge regarding the threats in the supply chain including, the types of commodities, quantities, wrapping types and parcel sizes and so on. This knowledge that resides with Border Force will be shared with the successful supplier in developing the equipment's capability. Border Force is also assist able to assist in obtaining illicit materials to enable data capture and validation of the technology, during the development phase. The purpose of this document is to assess the capability of the market to meet the requirement. Potential suppliers are invited to send an email to Mark Patrick, Home Office Commercial: Detectiontechnologyprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk, confirming their interest in this opportunity and providing brief details of their ability to meet the requirement. Emails should be submitted by Friday 12th April 2019. Following this Supplier Engagement events may be held, in which Border Force and Home Office Commercial will provide more information on the project and the procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6605184-411b-4e84-a8e8-ee667aa6aa54 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2019 at 21:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6605184-411b-4e84-a8e8-ee667aa6aa54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6605184-411b-4e84-a8e8-ee667aa6aa54
  29th March 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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