--- title: "Medical imaging services and analysis of imaging to determine chronological age" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-26c165d5-f950-48ca-83f9-1a3b99c7b8eb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26c165d5-f950-48ca-83f9-1a3b99c7b8eb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26c165d5-f950-48ca-83f9-1a3b99c7b8eb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26c165d5-f950-48ca-83f9-1a3b99c7b8eb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ATAMIS LTD" published: "2021-09-09" --- # Medical imaging services and analysis of imaging to determine chronological age Buyer: ATAMIS LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26c165d5-f950-48ca-83f9-1a3b99c7b8eb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26c165d5-f950-48ca-83f9-1a3b99c7b8eb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26c165d5-f950-48ca-83f9-1a3b99c7b8eb.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves ATAMIS LTD, which is responsible for acquiring "Medical imaging services and analysis of imaging to determine chronological age." This project falls under the medical equipment category and includes a planned engagement end date of 30th November 2021. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, and it is anticipated that the contracts will be awarded by mid-2022 for a minimum duration of three years. The services will be available across several locations within the United Kingdom and aim to improve the accuracy of age assessments for undocumented individuals claiming to be minors. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging technology, particularly those experienced in x-ray and other diagnostic techniques. Suppliers who can demonstrate capability in providing medical imaging facilities and analysis, as well as those with experience in large-scale assessment projects, would be well-suited to compete. Entities interested in this procurement should prepare to engage with the Home Office eSourcing Suite by registering their interest and participating in the upcoming preliminary engagement sessions. ## Notice The Authority is responsible for the processing of asylum claims. This may be from individuals who are claiming to be minors, but who are undocumented and for whom there is reason to have doubts about their claim. The UK is one of only a handful of countries not to use scientific methods to support age assessment. There is a requirement for supplementing current age assessment techniques of young people/ adolescents/young adults, identifying those who are still developing against individuals who have reached physical maturity. We are seeking to supplement current techniques, which are predominantly social worker led assessments, with a scientific technique or combination of techniques. Specifically, the Authority is keen to understand the potential of a medical imaging approach combined with analysis of images to establish chronological age. The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services, lots, and estimated value, may be the subject to change. Additional information: The Authority seeks a partner or partners to provide facilities and operators of medical imaging equipment with subsequent analysis of images to provide the Home Office with scientific estimation of chronological age. It is understood that the use of x-rays are the most common form of imaging technique for these purposes but other methods would not be precluded if they can be demonstrated to be viable and effective and the exact type of x-ray is still to be determined. The partner(s) would provide facilities for the capture of images at one or more locations. Coverage across several sites, providing for broader national coverage would be an advantage. The initial estimate is for a requirement of approximately 1,000 assessments a year, however this figure will fluctuate, potentially significantly, based on unpredictable factors. It is estimated that the contract(s) will be let by mid-2022 for a minimum of three years. The Home Office eSourcing is used for sourcing activities. Please follow the steps below to register your interest:1. To express an interest, participants must first be registered on the Home Office eSourcing Suite. If you have not yet registered, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html by following the Register Here Link . Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering and who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so.2. Email: scientificageassessment@homeoffice.gov.uk Title of email: Scientific Age Assessment - Expression of InterestEmail to include: Organisation name, Contact name, E-mail address and telephone number. Once above steps are completed, It is our intention to invite those suppliers that express an interest in this procurement to an early engagement session, subject to parties signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement.The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services and estimated value, may be the subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f07d7e7f-30b2-4de9-84f0-90e31361c119 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Nov 2021 | | 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 | ATAMIS LTD | | 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use - 33111100 - X-ray table - 33111200 - X-ray workstations - 33111300 - X-ray processing devices - 33111400 - X-ray fluoroscopy devices - 33111500 - Dental X-ray - 33111600 - Radiography devices - 33111610 - Magnetic resonance unit - 33111660 - Bone densitometers - 33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system - 51411000 - Installation services of imaging equipment - 51412000 - Installation services of dental and subspecialty equipment - 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 9 Sep 2021 at 08:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f07d7e7f-30b2-4de9-84f0-90e31361c119 - 9 Sep 2021 at 07:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/081f82bf-51e1-4f5c-b3b9-23463d674d3b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f07d7e7f-30b2-4de9-84f0-90e31361c119 9th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/081f82bf-51e1-4f5c-b3b9-23463d674d3b 9th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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