--- title: "Contract for the Supply and Maintenance of Trace Detection Devices" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0297cf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0297cf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0297cf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0297cf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2021-11-24" --- # Contract for the Supply and Maintenance of Trace Detection Devices Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0297cf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0297cf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0297cf.json) ## Summary The public procurement process involves the Home Office seeking suppliers for the "Contract for the Supply and Maintenance of Trace Detection Devices" within the category of drug detection apparatus. Located in the UK, this procurement is currently in the award stage, with contracts recently signed on 12 November 2021, following an open procurement method. The value of the contract is £9,050,000, and it consists of multiple lots for both desktop and portable devices. The main aim is to equip Border Force with the necessary technology to enhance border security against controlled drugs. This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and equipment supply sector, particularly those specialising in drug detection apparatus and maintenance services. Companies that can demonstrate quality and technical expertise in manufacturing or servicing such devices would be well-suited to compete. Participants must register on the Home Office's eSourcing portal and comply with submission requirements to ensure their eligibility for this contract, which promises a long-term engagement over a four-year period. ## Notice Contract for the Supply and Maintenance of Trace Detection Devices ### Lot Information Supply and Maintenance of Desktop Trace Detection Devices Border Force is a law enforcement command within the Home Office (Buyer). Border Force secures the border and promotes national prosperity by facilitating the legitimate movement of individuals and goods, whilst preventing those that would cause harm from entering the UK. This is achieved through the immigration and customs checks carried out by at ports and airports. The objective of the Trace Detection Contract is to deter and prevent goods that would harm the national interests from entering the UK. One of the many ways we achieve this is through search of baggage, vehicles and cargo. We are interested in desktop trace detection devices which detect trace levels of narcotics on a range of items including, but not limited to, personal effects such as suitcases and clothing, cargo and varying surfaces across encountered vehicles. The length of contract will be 4 years for procurement of devices. During that period, Border Force expects to have a requirement for up to 60 desktop devices, however this statement should in no way be construed as a commitment to purchase units during the contract period in this, or any other quantity, as the contract will not be based on guaranteed volumes. Border Force requires the devices to remain operational for 10 years from the date of purchase. Bidders will be required to provide evidence of their ability to maintain the devices, including having access to the required spare parts, consumables and replacement devices (i.e. where the devices are beyond economical repair), during the 10 years. For bidders who are not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), this may include providing evidence to the authority that the necessary contractual arrangements are in place with the OEM to ensure continued access to any required support, spare parts, consumables and replacement devices during the 10 year period. The contract will be open to usage by the Ministry of Justice, the Scottish Prison Service, the Northern Ireland Prison Service and any other person or organisation named in the contact, as a Cluster Member. Additional information: The Buyer is not responsible for any bidding costs incurred by potential suppliers in respect of this procurement. The Buyer reserves the right to abandon the competitive process and not award any contract; make any changes it sees as reasonable to the competition; remove and/or amend element(s) from the scope of the requirements; and accept or reject any tender. Options: Several priced options exist within each lot e.g. additional planned preventative maintenance visits. Supply and Maintenance of Portable Trace Detection Devices Border Force is a law enforcement command within the Home Office (Buyer). Border Force secures the border and promotes national prosperity by facilitating the legitimate movement of individuals and goods, whilst preventing those that would cause harm from entering the UK. This is achieved through the immigration and customs checks carried out by at ports and airports. The objective of the Trace Detection Contract is to deter and prevent goods that would harm the national interests from entering the UK. One of the many ways we achieve this is through search of baggage, vehicles and cargo. We are interested in portable trace detection devices which detect trace levels of narcotics on a range of items including, but not limited to, personal effects such as suitcases and clothing, cargo and varying surfaces across encountered vehicles. The length of contract will be 4 years for procurement of devices. During that period, Border Force expects to have a requirement for up to 20 portable devices, however this statement should in no way be construed as a commitment to purchase units during the contract period in this, or any other quantity, as the contract will not be based on guaranteed volumes. Border Force requires the devices to remain operational for 10 years from the date of purchase. Bidders will be required to provide evidence of their ability to maintain the devices, including having access to the required spare parts, consumables and replacement devices (i.e. where the devices are beyond economical repair), during the 10 years. For bidders who are not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), this may include providing evidence to the authority that the necessary contractual arrangements are in place with the OEM to ensure continued access to any required support, spare parts, consumables and replacement devices during the 10 year period. The contract will be open to usage by the Ministry of Justice, the Scottish Prison Service, the Northern Ireland Prison Service and any other person or organisation named in the contact, as a Cluster Member. Additional information: The Buyer is not responsible for any bidding costs incurred by potential suppliers in respect of this procurement. The Buyer reserves the right to abandon the competitive process and not award any contract; make any changes it sees as reasonable to the competition; remove and/or amend element(s) from the scope of the requirements; and accept or reject any tender. Options: Several priced options exist within each lot e.g. additional planned preventative maintenance visits. Supply and Maintenance of Desktop Trace Detection Devices with Additional Service Requirements Home Office, working in conjunction with Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) through the Ministry of Justice ( MoJ), have identified a requirement for a counter measure that effectively finds and detects narcotics in a prison context. We are interested in desktop devices which detect trace levels of narcotics on a range of items including, but not limited to, personal effects such as bags, clothing and mail. The length of contract will be 4 years for procurement of devices. During that period, MoJ expects to have a requirement for up to 90 desktop devices, however this statement should in no way be construed as a commitment to purchase units during the contract period in this, or any other quantity, as the contract will not be based on guaranteed volumes. MoJ requires the devices to remain operational for 10 years from the date of purchase. Bidders will be required to provide evidence of their ability to maintain the devices, including having access to the required spare parts, consumables, replacement devices (i.e. where the devices are beyond economical repair) and drug library updates during the 10 years. For bidders who are not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), this may include providing evidence to the authority that the necessary contractual arrangements are in place with the OEM to ensure continued access to any required support, spare parts, consumables and replacement devices during the 10 year period. The contract will be open to usage by the Ministry of Justice, the Scottish Prison Service, the Northern Ireland Prison Service and any other person or organisation named in the contact, as a Cluster Member. Additional information: The Buyer is not responsible for any bidding costs incurred by potential suppliers in respect of this procurement. The Buyer reserves the right to abandon the competitive process and not award any contract; make any changes it sees as reasonable to the competition; remove and/or amend element(s) from the scope of the requirements; and accept or reject any tender. Options: Several priced options exist within each lot e.g. additional planned preventative maintenance visits. Lot 1 Supply and Maintenance of Desktop Trace Detection Devices Lot 2 Supply and Maintenance of Portable Trace Detection Devices Lot 3 Supply and Maintenance of Desktop Trace Detection Devices with Additional Service Requirements ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029298-2021 | | 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 | 24 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,050,000 | | Lots value | £9,050,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £9,050,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Additional buyers | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT | | 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 | SMITHS DETECTION WATFORD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus ## Release History - 24 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029298-2021 - 2 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004206-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/home-office - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:268494-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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