--- title: "Supply of Metal and Threat Detection Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-91cce54f-1abe-4c9b-baae-e7aa98bc9d76" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91cce54f-1abe-4c9b-baae-e7aa98bc9d76" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91cce54f-1abe-4c9b-baae-e7aa98bc9d76.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91cce54f-1abe-4c9b-baae-e7aa98bc9d76.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2023-07-26" --- # Supply of Metal and Threat Detection Equipment Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91cce54f-1abe-4c9b-baae-e7aa98bc9d76 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91cce54f-1abe-4c9b-baae-e7aa98bc9d76) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91cce54f-1abe-4c9b-baae-e7aa98bc9d76.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is seeking suppliers for the supply of Metal and Threat Detection Equipment. This tender opportunity falls under the Security equipment industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an expected tender publication date in Autumn 2023. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is Friday 26th August 2023 at 17:00 GMT. The procurement method is specified as 'Other - Future Opportunity'. The contract period is set to start on 3rd June 2024 and end on 2nd June 2028. This tender issued by the Ministry of Justice presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in security equipment to engage in the supply of Metal and Threat Detection Equipment. Companies involved in manufacturing, maintenance, and provision of metal detection archways, handheld detectors, and portable detection poles are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement process. Interested suppliers should review the detailed technical specifications and deadlines provided by the Ministry of Justice to effectively respond to this opportunity. ## Notice The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is exploring the capability and capacity of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) market for the supply of a Metal Detection equipment, including dual sensor ferro and non-ferro magnetic metal detection archways, handheld detectors, and portable detection poles. The MoJ are taking this approach to support the HMPPS estate for the duration of the Agreement and estimated asset life of the equipment. Metal/threat detection capability form an important part of front-end security in prisons at staff, prisoner, and visitor gates. The archways are part of a wider capability which looks to prevent contraband from entering prisons through multiple routes. The Authority will formulate the project into several lots, to aggregate metal and wider threat detection requirements with a tender expected to be published in Autumn 2023. - Lot 1 - Dual sensor ferro and non-ferro magnetic metal detection archways - Lot 2 - Handheld Detectors - Lot 3 - Portable Detection Poles Lot 1- Dual Sensor Multi Zone Walk Through Archway Metal Detectors and Maintenance Provision Dynamic Metal Detector that reacts to metal masses external and concealed to the body, both of ferromagnetic and non-magnetic type, transiting through its antenna. No greater than 2400 mm height, 900mm wide. Sensitivity and audio alarm adjustable. An ongoing 4-10-year maintenance provision of Archways including: Minimum of 2 Planned Preventative Maintenance Visits per annum, Reactive Call-Outs and spare part holding throughout England & Wales. Lot 2 - High Sensitivity Handheld Metal Detector Handheld paddle type metal detector. Single Handed Operation, 15kg including device, carry case and accessories. Minimum of 1 metre pass by detection. Capable of detecting ferromagnetic and non-magnetic type threats and must be capable of detection when threat obstructed by full body for pass by detection within operational range of the equipment. Lots and details of technical specifications for equipment are liable to change to this currently being in pre-procurement stage. To submit an EOI, please complete the following form by Friday 26th August (17:00 GMT): https://forms.office.com/e/BATnMt33QW All submissions will only be viewable by the Ministry of Justice, treated with commercial sensitivity and will not be shared outside of the Procurement team. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2fc606-a613-4aae-875e-c55347ec63e6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Future Opportunity | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 2 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35121000 - Security equipment - 35124000 - Metal detectors ## Release History - 26 Jul 2023 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2fc606-a613-4aae-875e-c55347ec63e6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2fc606-a613-4aae-875e-c55347ec63e6 26th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/BATnMt33QW - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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