--- title: "Supply of Metal and Threat Detection Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ea9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ea9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ea9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ea9e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2023-07-26" --- # Supply of Metal and Threat Detection Equipment Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ea9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ea9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ea9e.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is planning a tender for the supply of Metal and Threat Detection Equipment. This procurement is aimed at supporting the HMPPS estate with dual sensor ferro and non-ferro magnetic metal detection archways, handheld detectors, and portable detection poles. The Authority will break down the project into multiple lots, including the supply of specific equipment like archways, handheld detectors, and portable poles. The expected tender publication date is set for Autumn 2023. This tender by the Ministry of Justice presents an opportunity for businesses in the security equipment industry looking to supply metal detection equipment to the public sector. Companies specialising in manufacturing and supplying metal and threat detection technology, such as archways, handheld detectors, and portable poles, would find this tender well-suited for their expertise and capabilities. Interested businesses should note the deadline for expressing interest by Friday 25th August. ## Notice The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is exploring the capability and capacity of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) market for the supply of a Metal Detection equipment, including dual sensor ferro and non-ferro magnetic metal detection archways, handheld detectors, and portable detection poles. The MoJ are taking this approach to support the HMPPS estate for the duration of the Agreement and estimated asset life of the equipment. The tender is expected to be published in Autumn 2023. The Authority will formulate the project into several lots, to aggregate metal and wider threat detection requirements. * Lot 1 - Dual sensor ferro and non-ferro magnetic metal detection archways * Lot 2 - Handheld Detectors * Lot 3 - Portable Detection Poles ### Lot Information Lot 1-3 The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is exploring the capability and capacity of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) market for the supply of a Metal Detection equipment, including dual sensor ferro and non-ferro magnetic metal detection archways, handheld detectors, and portable detection poles. The MoJ are taking this approach to support the HMPPS estate for the duration of the Agreement and estimated asset life of the equipment with a tender expected to be published in Autumn 2023. Metal/threat detection capability form an important part of front-end security in prisons at staff, prisoner, and visitor gates. The archways are part of a wider capability which looks to prevent contraband from entering prisons through multiple routes. The Authority will formulate the project into several lots, to aggregate metal and wider threat detection requirements. * Lot 1 - Dual sensor ferro and non-ferro magnetic metal detection archways * Lot 2 - Handheld Detectors * Lot 3 - Portable Detection Poles Lot 1- Dual Sensor Multi Zone Walk Through Archway Metal Detectors and Maintenance Provision Dynamic Metal Detector that reacts to metal masses external and concealed to the body, both of ferromagnetic and non-magnetic type, transiting through its antenna. No greater than 2400 mm height, 900mm wide. Sensitivity and audio alarm adjustable. An ongoing 4-10-year maintenance provision of Archways including: Minimum of 2 Planned Preventative Maintenance Visits per annum, Reactive Call-Outs and spare part holding throughout England & Wales. Lot 2 - High Sensitivity Handheld Metal Detector Handheld paddle type metal detector. Single Handed Operation, 15kg including device, carry case and accessories. Minimum of 1 metre pass by detection. Capable of detecting ferromagnetic and non-magnetic type threats and must be capable of detection when threat obstructed by full body for pass by detection within operational range of the equipment. Lots and details of technical specifications for equipment are liable to change to this currently being in pre-procurement stage. To submit an EOI, please complete the following form by Friday 25th August (17:00 GMT): https://forms.office.com/e/BATnMt33QW All submissions will only be viewable by the Ministry of Justice, treated with commercial sensitivity and will not be shared outside of the Procurement team. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021705-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 26 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Jun 2024 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9AJ | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35121000 - Security equipment - 35124000 - Metal detectors ## Release History - 26 Jul 2023 at 15:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021705-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/BATnMt33QW - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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