--- title: "Medical imaging services and analysis of imaging to determine chronological age" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02df40" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02df40" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02df40.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02df40.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT" published: "2021-09-09" --- # Medical imaging services and analysis of imaging to determine chronological age Buyer: THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02df40 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02df40) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02df40.json) ## Summary The Home Office is planning a procurement process for the provision of medical imaging services and related analysis to support age assessments in the context of asylum claims. This process is classified under laboratory services (CPV 71900000) and will take place in the UK. Interested suppliers are required to register on the Home Office eSourcing Suite and express their interest by mid-2022, when the contracts are expected to be let for a minimum duration of three years. Suppliers should note that the details of the works or services and potential changes in estimates may occur as the process unfolds. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in medical imaging, laboratory services, and analysis to contribute to an innovative approach in age assessments, enhancing the current social worker-led evaluations. Companies that provide imaging equipment, installation services, or related professional services are well-positioned to compete in this procurement. By engaging in this project, such businesses can not only expand their partnerships within the public sector but also play a critical role in developing reliable methodologies for age determination in vulnerable populations. ## Notice The Authority is responsible for the processing of asylum claims. This may be from individuals who are claiming to be minors, but who are undocumented and for whom there is reason to have doubts about their claim. The UK is one of only a handful of countries not to use scientific methods to support age assessment. There is a requirement for supplementing current age assessment techniques of young people/ adolescents/young adults, identifying those who are still developing against individuals who have reached physical maturity. We are seeking to supplement current techniques, which are predominantly social worker led assessments, with a scientific technique or combination of techniques. Specifically, the Authority is keen to understand the potential of a medical imaging approach combined with analysis of images to establish chronological age. It is estimated that the contract(s) will be let by mid-2022 for a minimum of three years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority seeks a partner or partners to provide facilities and operators of medical imaging equipment with subsequent analysis of images to provide the Home Office with scientific estimation of chronological age. It is understood that the use of x-rays are the most common form of imaging technique for these purposes but other methods would not be precluded if they can be demonstrated to be viable and effective and the exact type of x-ray is still to be determined. The partner(s) would provide facilities for the capture of images at one or more locations. Coverage across several sites, providing for broader national coverage would be an advantage. The initial estimate is for a requirement of approximately 1,000 assessments a year, however this figure will fluctuate, potentially significantly, based on unpredictable factors. The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services, lots, and estimated value, may be the subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022481-2021 | | 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 | 9 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 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 | THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use - 33111100 - X-ray table - 33111200 - X-ray workstations - 33111300 - X-ray processing devices - 33111400 - X-ray fluoroscopy devices - 33111500 - Dental X-ray - 33111600 - Radiography devices - 33111610 - Magnetic resonance unit - 33111660 - Bone densitometers - 33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system - 51411000 - Installation services of imaging equipment - 51412000 - Installation services of dental and subspecialty equipment - 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 9 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022481-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/home-office - 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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