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title: "Provision of Mobile Metal Detectors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028d46"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2022-01-14"
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# Provision of Mobile Metal Detectors

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028d46

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is conducting a procurement process for the provision of mobile metal detectors, classified under the goods category, particularly for security equipment. This open procurement, initiated as a tender, is currently in the active stage as of the most recent update on 26 January 2021. Bids are to be submitted electronically, with a deadline set for 25 February 2021. The devices being sought must be capable of detecting ferrous metals, including the ability to conduct full body screenings to identify concealed items. The product will be delivered within the UK, specifically in the region of Edinburgh.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in security and surveillance technologies, particularly those that manufacture or distribute metal detection equipment. Firms with expertise in developing mobile detection solutions or those with proven track records in delivering high-quality security apparatus would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement aims to enhance the security measures within the prison system, thus highlighting the need for reliable suppliers who can meet the specific operational demands of the Scottish Prison Service.

## Notice

The SPS is looking for a supplier for the provision of mobile, freestanding metal and mobile phone detectors. The devices shall be capable of scanning and detecting ferrous metals found within mobile phones and other objects. The product shall be capable of conducting full body screening and be able to detect small or large concealed items both internally and externally.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD (Scotland)) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001228-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £108,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPANY FOR ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION (CEIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 35124000 - Metal detectors
- 38431000 - Detection apparatus

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2022 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001228-2022
- 12 May 2021 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010395-2021
- 26 Jan 2021 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001520-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642134
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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