--- title: "Soft Market Test for Future Border Radiological & Nuclear (RN) Detection Capabilities" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02875b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02875b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02875b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02875b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2021-01-04" --- # Soft Market Test for Future Border Radiological & Nuclear (RN) Detection Capabilities Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02875b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02875b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02875b.json) ## Summary The Home Office, based in London, is conducting a Soft Market Test for Future Border Radiological & Nuclear Detection Capabilities, focusing on civil defence services. Currently at the planning stage, this procurement process aims to engage with suppliers to explore optimal service packaging and low-cost solutions. Interested parties must register on the Home Office's eSourcing Portal by 12.00 noon on 12 February 2021 to participate, and discussions will aid in developing procurement documentation for future contracts. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those within the security and defence sector, to contribute innovative solutions for border detection services. Companies that provide surveillance and security systems, or those with expertise in radiation detection technologies, would find this process particularly suitable for showcasing their capabilities. Engaging in this market can help suppliers understand the Home Office’s requirements, potentially leading to future contracts and enhanced business growth. ## Notice Prior Information Notice in regards to procurement of Future Border Radiological & Nuclear (RN) Detection Capabilities. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Home Office is keen to gain valuable provider insight and are seeking views from potential providers on how best to deliver Radiological & Nuclear (RN) Detection service at UK borders. Please note that this is not a call for competition, neither is it a procurement exercise but an opportunity for the Home Office to better understand the supply market for providers to showcase their ideas. Border Force is an agency of the Home Office responsible for securing the UK border and for controlling migration at ports and airports across the UK and overseas. One of Border Force's key strategic objectives is to deter and prevent the entry of individuals and goods that would harm the national interest. BF are interested in understanding the latest capabilities and technologies in the following systems: 1.Fixed Detection Systems for ports of entry (Maritime Ports, Airports, Rail Terminals), to scan vehicles, containers, and passengers. 2.Mobile Detection Systems that provide a flexible, rapid, response capability that can be used as back-up to fixed systems and/or can be used to provide screening capability in other areas (e.g. at smaller maritime ports or air fields). 3.Portable Detection Systems that can be used/deployed where access is limited or difficult (examples could include for example, using to screen smaller aircraft and boats), or where closer inspection is required. 4.Software for RN data interpretation and analysis e.g. sources and their uses / threat posed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000020-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices - 35800000 - Individual and support equipment - 38330000 - Hand-held instruments for measuring length - 38340000 - Instruments for measuring quantities - 38580000 - Non-medical equipment based on the use of radiations - 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package - 50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials - 75222000 - Civil defence services ## Release History - 4 Jan 2021 at 10:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000020-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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