--- title: "HM Prisons Supply of Hand Held Security Metal Detectors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c050a47-cfee-4706-8fa8-ed2da2d45fc1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c050a47-cfee-4706-8fa8-ed2da2d45fc1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c050a47-cfee-4706-8fa8-ed2da2d45fc1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c050a47-cfee-4706-8fa8-ed2da2d45fc1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE." published: "2020-02-27" --- # HM Prisons Supply of Hand Held Security Metal Detectors Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c050a47-cfee-4706-8fa8-ed2da2d45fc1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c050a47-cfee-4706-8fa8-ed2da2d45fc1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c050a47-cfee-4706-8fa8-ed2da2d45fc1.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Hand Held Security Metal Detectors" through an open procurement process. This initiative is classified under the goods category with a budget of £400,000. Interested parties are invited to respond to this tender by 17:00 on 6th March 2020, with the procurement period expected to commence in April 2020. The contract will span from 1st July 2020 to 2nd December 2024, addressing the critical need for enhanced security measures in prisons across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in manufacturing or supplying security equipment, particularly those capable of providing cutting-edge metal detection technology. Suitable contenders may include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovation in product design and effectiveness in detecting a range of metals, including mobile devices. With the Ministry of Justice specifically seeking suppliers who can fulfil rigorous security requirements and support services, companies with expertise in compliance and training in this domain will find a competitive edge in this tender. ## Notice Supply of Hand Held Security Metal Detectors for HM prisons within England Wales, Northern Ireland & Scotland as well as UK Border Force. Four year multi supplier/multi product framework for supply. Additional information: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is exploring the capability and capacity of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) market for the supply of hand held security metal detection wands or Suppliers who can demonstrate a willingness and capability to develop a product with dual tone audio, visual and vibration alerts capable of detecting ferrous, non-ferrous, stainless steel and other metals, so that it meets our requirements The MoJ are taking this approach in order to support our estate for the duration of the planned Agreement. Metal detection hand held wands form an important part of front end security in prisons at staff, prisoner and visitor gates. The wands are part of a wider capability which looks to prevent contraband from entering prisons through multiple routes. The requirement for wands which can detect both ferro and non-ferro magnetic metals is important due to the type of contraband that target individuals attempt to smuggle into the prison estate. We require this capability because: - Counter-measures must be capable of mitigating multiple threat types which include both a range of metallic threat types as well as mobile phones which contain ferro-magnetic metals. The smuggling of mobile phones into our estate, is a major threat to the security, safety and stability of prisons. Our requirements are designed to address this and provide flexibility in being able to manage discrimination levels independently. - Our requirements are designed to support our staff in performing their duties, included through dual tone audio, visual and vibration alerts, to detect the location of the potential threat - Our strategy is to deploy equipment which maximises the capacity of our staff resource and our requirements support this by minimising the number of solutions deployed at targeted gates - Our requirements and approach supports the development of updated and new HMPPS Custodial technical and procedural standards MoJ would require related services including: general and project support, delivery, and training which conforms to MoJ requirements and include transparency of lead times and pricing. Business demands and funding means that should there be evidenced market capability that acquisition can be completed, delivered to the UK and ready for delivery of a bulk purchase of the equipment no later than the end of December 2020. MoJ invites interested OEM's to make contact at Mojprocurementsecurity@justice.gov.uk by 17:00hrs 6th March 2020, providing data sheets of their available wands. It is anticipated that a procurement for a multi supplier framework will commence April 2020. Technical data and evidence for a product which meets the outline requirement of this notice or the draft specification MoJ will issue MoJ reserves the right to conduct further engagement activity with suppliers who can demonstrate the required product capability. Nothing within the notice commits the MoJ to conduct a tender exercise or enter into an Agreement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4f10e2-bea9-4945-809c-2984b06bc5a5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 27 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 2 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 | TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35124000 - Metal detectors ## Release History - 27 Feb 2020 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4f10e2-bea9-4945-809c-2984b06bc5a5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4f10e2-bea9-4945-809c-2984b06bc5a5 27th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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