--- title: "Contract for the Supply and Maintenance of CO2 Detection Analysers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c519" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c519" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c519.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c519.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2021-09-17" --- # Contract for the Supply and Maintenance of CO2 Detection Analysers Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c519 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c519) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c519.json) ## Summary The Home Office, through its Border Force unit, is currently in the active tender stage for the "Contract for the Supply and Maintenance of CO2 Detection Analysers," classified under the goods category for gas-detection apparatus. This procurement process, structured as an open procedure, is aimed at enhancing border security and is set in the UK, specifically for locations including the Port of Calais. The deadline for submissions is 18 October 2021 at 12:00 GMT, with questions for clarification accepted until 5 October 2021. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in detection technology, particularly those specialising in portable gas analysis equipment. Suppliers with capabilities to provide lightweight, robust Carbon Dioxide gas analysers, suitable for use in challenging environments like freight facilities, would be particularly well-placed to compete. Additionally, firms that can offer comprehensive maintenance, calibration services, and possess the necessary accreditations will find themselves in a favourable position to fulfil the requirements of this procurement. ## Notice The Contracting Authority (the "Authority") is the Home Office acting through Border Force. Border Force is a professional law enforcement command within the Home Office. It is responsible for securing the UK border and controlling immigration at ports and airports across the UK and Northern France. The Border Force Detection Technology Management Unit (DTMU) is a national team based in Border Force South East & Europe and is charged with the procurement and maintenance of clandestine detection technology and ancillary equipment used by Border Force, authorities and contractors within designated control zones. To augment the screening process officers are issued with Carbon Dioxide gas analysers to screen Roll on Roll off (Ro-Ro) freight (wheeled cargo, i.e. HGV trailers) and containers. The technology is designed to quickly and efficiently check for the presence of illegal migrants by using a range of ancillaries to gain access into the area to be sampled. The most common ancillary is an adapted ski pole connected to a gas analyser which samples the air inside of soft-sided HGVs, other ancillaries and insertion methods are acceptable if functional. The gas analyser is not used as a personal safety device for Border Force officers. The gas analyser is used solely to provide an indication of a human presence inside a soft sided trailer. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Border Force Detection Technology Management Unit (DTMU) is a national team based in Border Force South East & Europe and is charged with the procurement and maintenance of clandestine detection technology and ancillary equipment used by Border Force, authorities and contractors within designated control zones. To augment the screening process officers are issued with Carbon Dioxide gas analysers to screen Roll on Roll off (Ro-Ro) freight (wheeled cargo, i.e. HGV trailers) and containers. The technology is designed to quickly and efficiently check for the presence of illegal migrants by using a range of ancillaries to gain access into the area to be sampled. The most common ancillary is an adapted ski pole connected to a gas analyser which samples the air inside of soft-sided HGVs, other ancillaries and insertion methods are acceptable if functional. The gas analyser is not used as a personal safety device for Border Force officers. The gas analyser is used solely to provide an indication of a human presence inside a soft sided trailer. The Authority requires a Contract for the supply and maintenance of Carbon Dioxide Gas analysers ("analysers") which must be of a light weight compact but robust design suitable for use within the Ro-Ro freight searching environment, such as the Port of Calais, for the detection of illegal migrants stowed within freight vehicle containers. The analysers must be capable of detecting CO2 emanating from persons stowed within the loads of freight vehicles. The minimum CO2 sample range is 7 metres (half length of a 14 metre trailer). 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. Renewal: There is s a further option to extend period of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023251-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | 29 Jun 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus - 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring ## Release History - 17 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023251-2021 - 7 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015783-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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