--- title: "Future eGates - Future Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3ebc95cb-d42c-427b-a55e-34ead34dae07" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ebc95cb-d42c-427b-a55e-34ead34dae07" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ebc95cb-d42c-427b-a55e-34ead34dae07.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ebc95cb-d42c-427b-a55e-34ead34dae07.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2021-12-02" --- # Future eGates - Future Opportunity Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ebc95cb-d42c-427b-a55e-34ead34dae07 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ebc95cb-d42c-427b-a55e-34ead34dae07) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ebc95cb-d42c-427b-a55e-34ead34dae07.json) ## Summary The Home Office is initiating a procurement process for the "Future eGates - Future Opportunity" contract, aimed at acquiring advanced eGate solutions to enhance border checks in the UK and Europe. This procurement, categorised under surveillance and security systems, is currently in the planning stage, with a formal launch expected in January 2022. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage through a Request for Information (RfI) by 15th December 2021. The contract will begin on 30th March 2024 and is expected to conclude on 29th March 2029. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in biometric technologies, security systems, and automation solutions. Suppliers eligible to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in design and management of such systems, as well as firms proficient in meeting social value requirements stipulated by the Home Office. Engaging early in the discussion can also give potential bidders critical insights into the Authority's expectations and the innovative features required for this project. ## Notice The Home Office (hereafter referred to as the Authority) intends to issue a Notice to tender for the provision of a future generation of eGates (Goods and Services) in support of and based on a strategy for future border checks. The aim of this Prior Information Notice is to notify the market of our future plans to procure services for full eGate solutions, including physical design and service management and to commence market engagement on the Authority's social value requirements through a Request for Information (RfI) exercise. Border Force is seeking a supplier of eGates for deployment in the UK and at juxtaposed controls in Europe which are capable of fully automating the processing of passengers using biometric and biographic matching technologies; and being integrated within the wider Authority passenger verification system/s. The procurement stages for the eGates Contract Agreement will comprise the following stages under the Competitive Dialogue Process: * Stage 1: Bidder selection through the issue of a Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) to check compliance with wider laws, regulations and demonstrate appropriate financial standing and technical ability to deliver the service. * Stage 2: Four Shortlisted Bidders will be invited to the next stage which is Outline Solution with the issue of an invitation to Submit an Outline Solution (ISOS), followed through to; * Stage 3: Dialogue Phase 1 and demonstration of Bidder solutions (formal assessment of technical capability). * Stage 4: Dialogue Phase 2 followed by the issue of a call by the Authority to submit a Final Tender (ISFT). * Stage 5: Evaluation & Contract award. The purpose of this process is to progressively develop a solution with selected Bidders, discussing with each Bidder their proposed solution, that best meets the Authority's requirements from a technical, commercial and financial perspective. It is anticipated that the formal launch of this tender with publication of the SSQ will be in January 2022. In conjunction with the issue of this Prior Information Notice, the Authority is seeking to engage with the eGates market to share information and invite feedback on the inclusion of relevant social value requirements by 15th December 2021. Economic operators interested in providing feedback on the Authority's social value requirements should confirm this by emailing future.eGateCommercial@homeoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible. A Request for Information (RfI) document shall then be issued for completion. Economic operators should note that due to the sensitive nature of some of the procurement documentation, certain confidentiality agreements are required to be signed before being given access to the procurement documents. Therefore, registration of interest to participate in this procurement should be made by e-mailing future.eGateCommercial@homeoffice.gov.uk in the first instance. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office's eSourcing Portal (Jaggaer). To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the eSourcing Portal. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com by following the link 'To register click here'. 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, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so.For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Portal please contact the Jaggaer Supplier Helpdesk at customersupport@jaggaer.com or 0800 069 8630 (0800 - 1800hrs). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44905890-31e6-4d5c-bf10-e21368bb6095 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2029 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Additional buyers | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices - 35121000 - Security equipment - 35123000 - Site-identification equipment - 35125110 - Biometric sensors ## Release History - 2 Dec 2021 at 08:47 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44905890-31e6-4d5c-bf10-e21368bb6095 - 26 Nov 2021 at 15:42 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d678ca52-b64c-4e52-8ac4-d22fdf294129 - 26 Nov 2021 at 15:15 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cfff4a5-cbd5-4308-961f-a90f0007c4ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44905890-31e6-4d5c-bf10-e21368bb6095 2nd December 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d678ca52-b64c-4e52-8ac4-d22fdf294129 26th November 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cfff4a5-cbd5-4308-961f-a90f0007c4ef 26th November 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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