--- title: "The Supply & Maintenance of Mobile Freight X-Ray Scanning Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d44b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d44b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d44b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d44b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE - BORDER FORCE" published: "2023-06-07" --- # The Supply & Maintenance of Mobile Freight X-Ray Scanning Equipment Buyer: HOME OFFICE - BORDER FORCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d44b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d44b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d44b.json) ## Summary The Home Office - Border Force is inviting bidders for the procurement opportunity titled "The Supply & Maintenance of Mobile Freight X-Ray Scanning Equipment", related to X-ray inspection equipment. This tender, with a value of £23,000,000, is in the active stage. The deadline for submissions is June 28th, 2023. The procurement process is using a selective method within the Restricted procedure. The Border Force is looking for suppliers to provide Modified Off The Shelf (MOTS) Mobile Freight X-Ray Scanners across the UK that meet specific requirements. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in X-ray inspection equipment and related services. Companies capable of providing efficient and reliable mobile scanning technology, compliant with UK regulations, and able to detect contraband including cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, and weapons are well-suited to compete. The procurement process targets goods suppliers with expertise in delivering technology solutions for border security applications. Businesses interested in this opportunity should visit the Home Office eSourcing portal for registration and further details. ## Notice Border Force (BF) 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. BF Officers do this by examining freight and passenger services in a range of environments that include but not limited to; freight consignments (maritime & rail), Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) & Load-on, Load (LoLo) vehicles, trailers and motorbikes. X-Ray scanners are used as a method of examination without having to physically open and examine vehicles and enables ports to operate efficiently without interrupting traffic flow. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Border Force is looking to procure a Modified Off The Shelf (MOTS) capability for Mobile Freight X-Ray Scanners across the UK. The proposed contract will include all service & maintenance for the lifetime of the product(s). To support BF in the examination process as efficiently and effectively as possible there is a requirement for Modified Off The Shelf (MOTS) Mobile Freight X-Ray Scanners: * The technology must be able to indicate the presence of contraband concealed within the load space of commercial freight by providing a clear on-screen image and be capable of storing images & information captured * The technology must operate at a speed that enables port fluidity to be maintained * The technology must provide a reliable system that can operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. * The technology must be compliant with the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and all other UK legal requirements/standards. * Equipment must have Wi-Fi connectivity *The host vehicle for the mobile scanner shall be based on a commercially available road vehicle that meets all UK road worthiness requirements * The technology must be able to scan both static and moving freight * Suppliers will be required to provide evidence of their equipment's performance of detecting various contraband including, but not exclusive to cigarettes, alcohol, drugs (all packing options), weapons. BF require a Bidder who can provide this as a commercial system to meet an aspirational order for 24/25FY. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016122-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £23,000,000 | | Lots value | £23,000,000 | | 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 | HOME OFFICE - BORDER FORCE | | 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 - 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment ## Release History - 7 Jun 2023 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016122-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.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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