---
title: "Supply Liquid Explosive Detection System to 8 HIAL Airports"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037edf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED"
published: "2023-02-21"
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# Supply Liquid Explosive Detection System to 8 HIAL Airports

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037edf

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## Summary

The Highlands and Islands Airports Limited issued a tender with the title "Supply Liquid Explosive Detection System to 8 HIAL Airports" under the goods category. The procurement process involved appointing a supplier for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance support of detection systems at multiple airports in the UKM6 region. The tender was awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd on January 16, 2023.

This tender opportunity can be beneficial for businesses operating in the security technology industry. Companies specialising in the supply, delivery, and maintenance of detection systems could be well-suited to compete. The procurement method was an open procedure, providing equal opportunities for various businesses to participate. The contract signing date was January 16, 2023, with potential business growth opportunities for both successful and unsuccessful bidders aiming to collaborate or bid on future similar projects.

## Notice

HIAL had a requirement to appoint a supplier for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and support of Liquid Explosive Detection Systems at Benbecula, Dundee, Inverness, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh and Wick John O'Groats airports

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HIAL had a requirement to appoint a single supplier for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and maintenance support of Liquid Explosive Detection Systems at Benbecula, Dundee, Inverness, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh and Wick John O'Groats Airports.

Options: (a) Supply of additional similar items to other HIAL airports, as required (b) Agreed spare parts to be held onsite at each airport to facilitate the Supplier's maintenance SLA obligations (c) Extended warranty service (d) Disposal of Goods at end of life. There is no guarantee to purchase any of these options.

Renewal: Provision to extend annually by a further two years if mutually agreed and depending on performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005129-2023 |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Culloden and Ardersier |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38546000 - Explosives detection system

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2023 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005129-2023
- 3 Nov 2022 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031121-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hial.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711412
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13542
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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