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title: "Supply and Maintenance of Backscatter X-ray Vehicles"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
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# Supply and Maintenance of Backscatter X-ray Vehicles

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ddf5af8-dd57-4552-a485-6a26036eff08

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## Summary

The Home Office is conducting a procurement process for the supply and maintenance of Backscatter X-ray Vehicles, with an estimated value of £7,149,733.01. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on X-ray inspection equipment. The contract period is set from 16 November 2020 to 16 November 2022, following a single tender action below threshold that concluded on 13 November 2020. The buying organisation is based in Salford, England, and the contract has been awarded to Rapiscan Systems Limited.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security technology sector, particularly those specialising in X-ray inspection and surveillance equipment. Companies with capabilities in delivering commercial off-the-shelf solutions and those who can provide maintenance services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with the Home Office may also lead to further excellent opportunities for growth within the public procurement sphere.

## Notice

Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Backscatter x-ray technology vehicle from a supplier with a commercial system capable of meeting business needs as per the Border Force mandate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bbbfab6-2d01-4a03-b87e-c87623c278c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2020 - 16 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,149,733 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,149,733 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 3FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAPISCAN SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2020 at 16:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bbbfab6-2d01-4a03-b87e-c87623c278c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bbbfab6-2d01-4a03-b87e-c87623c278c5
  14th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a865d360-197e-43d3-8e84-e59fb6c13699

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