--- title: "Contract for the Supply and Maintenance of CO2 Detection Analysers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f34c884-cf96-496a-b1b6-ebdb5033e9ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f34c884-cf96-496a-b1b6-ebdb5033e9ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f34c884-cf96-496a-b1b6-ebdb5033e9ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f34c884-cf96-496a-b1b6-ebdb5033e9ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2021-09-16" --- # Contract for the Supply and Maintenance of CO2 Detection Analysers Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f34c884-cf96-496a-b1b6-ebdb5033e9ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f34c884-cf96-496a-b1b6-ebdb5033e9ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f34c884-cf96-496a-b1b6-ebdb5033e9ed.json) ## Summary The Home Office, through its Border Force division, has initiated a tender for the supply and maintenance of CO2 detection analysers. This procurement falls under the category of gas-detection apparatus and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 18 October 2021. The contract period is set to commence from 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aimed at ensuring wider participation in the bidding process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in detection technology and analytics, particularly those that develop or maintain gas-detection apparatus. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to accommodate their capabilities. Companies that possess expertise in innovative detection methodologies and can provide functional ancillary equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially allowing them to establish long-term relationships with the Home Office and expand their market reach. ## Notice The Contracting Authority (the "Authority") is the Home Office acting through Border Force. Border Force is a professional law enforcement command within the Home Office. It is responsible for securing the UK border and controlling immigration at ports and airports across the UK and Northern France. The Border Force Detection Technology Management Unit (DTMU) is a national team based in Border Force South East & Europe and is charged with the procurement and maintenance of clandestine detection technology and ancillary equipment used by Border Force, authorities and contractors within designated control zones. To augment the screening process officers are issued with Carbon Dioxide gas analysers to screen Roll on Roll off (Ro-Ro) freight (wheeled cargo, i.e. HGV trailers) and containers. The technology is designed to quickly and efficiently check for the presence of illegal migrants by using a range of ancillaries to gain access into the area to be sampled. The most common ancillary is an adapted ski pole connected to a gas analyser which samples the air inside of soft-sided HGVs, other ancillaries and insertion methods are acceptable if functional. The gas analyser is not used as a personal safety device for Border Force officers. The gas analyser is used solely to provide an indication of a human presence inside a soft sided trailer. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d27f956-7efe-49a0-acf5-7cb306368673 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 | | 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 | Active | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus ## Release History - 16 Sep 2021 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d27f956-7efe-49a0-acf5-7cb306368673 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d27f956-7efe-49a0-acf5-7cb306368673 16th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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