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title: "Supply, Installation and Ongoing Maintenance and Support for Security Screening Equipment for Portsmouth International Port"
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published: "2023-01-10"
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# Supply, Installation and Ongoing Maintenance and Support for Security Screening Equipment for Portsmouth International Port

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03965c

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## Summary

The Portsmouth City Council is seeking tenders for the supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance and support of security screening equipment at Portsmouth International Port. The equipment includes x-ray machines and metal detection arches, to be operational by June 30, 2023. The contract value is estimated between £400,000 - £500,000. The procurement process follows the Open Procedure, with key dates including the tender return deadline on February 9, 2023, and the contract award on March 3, 2023.

This tender opportunity presents potential growth prospects for suppliers in the security equipment industry seeking long-term contracts. Businesses providing security screening equipment, maintenance services, and training are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage for this opportunity is currently active, providing a chance for interested parties to engage with Portsmouth City Council and secure a contract worth up to £500,000 over a potential 10-year period.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide the supply, installation, training and ongoing maintenance and support for 2 in number hold baggage x-ray machines, 4 in number carryon baggage x-ray machines and 2 in number walk through metal detection arches. This equipment is required for Portsmouth International Port as they are currently extending the existing the passenger terminal building to provide a cruise annex for the check in of cruise passengers. This build is due to be finished and the building operational for June 2023. To this end, equipment MUST be installed and fully operational by Friday 30th June 2023. The Contract will be The Council's standard contract for supplies for the initial supply, installation of the equipment and initial training. Alongside this, a maintenance contract will be established for five years with the option to extend for a further period of up to a five years, making a total term of 10 years, in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The contract value is estimated to be between PS400,000 - PS500,000. This value includes for supply, installation, initial training and ongoing maintenance for the maximum 10 year period. The procurement process run to establish the contract will be in accordance with the Open Procedure as set out within the Public Contracts Regulations (2015). The procurement timetable is shown below and, while the council does not intend to depart from it, it reserves the right to do so at any time: * Contract notice published /On In-tend Tuesday 10th January 2023 * Deadline for requests for clarification Friday 27th January 2023 at 17:00 * Tender return deadline Thursday 9th February 2023 at 1200 hours * Evaluation of tenders completed Friday 17th February 2023 * Award decision notified to tenderers Monday 20th February 2023 * Standstill period Monday 20th February 2023 - Thursday 2nd March 2023 * Contract award Friday 3rd March 2023 Application is via submission of completed tender by 9th February at 12:00 (Noon) via the Council's e-sourcing system InTend.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

See short description above.

Options: The initial maintenance contract term is for five years with the possibility of extending the term by a further five years to a maximum total term of ten years. Extensions will be in increments subject to the agreement and performance of both parties.

Renewal: The initial maintenance contract term is for five years with the possibility of extending the term by a further five years to a maximum total term of ten years. Extensions will be in increments subject to the agreement and performance of both parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000733-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This will be dependent on the nature of future requirements and the need for a new contract depending on longevity of equipment. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 35124000 - Metal detectors
- 38581000 - Baggage-scanning equipment
- 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment
- 50421200 - Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2023 at 18:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000733-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home
- https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ext/business/business.aspx

## Provenance

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