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title: "The Provision of a Biometrics Solution for Passenger Enrolment and Reconciliation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043a23"
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buyer: "MAG AIRPORT LIMITED"
published: "2024-08-28"
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# The Provision of a Biometrics Solution for Passenger Enrolment and Reconciliation

Buyer: MAG AIRPORT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043a23

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "The Provision of a Biometrics Solution for Passenger Enrolment and Reconciliation" has been managed by MAG Airport Limited. This contract falls under the industry category of Biometric Sensors (CPV 35125110) and focuses on transforming the passenger terminal infrastructure at Manchester Airport. Initially, issued on February 14, 2024, and culminating in an awarded contract on August 28, 2024, this procurement used a competitive procedure with negotiation. The winning supplier, Vision-Box Systems Limited, was selected to deliver this biometric solution, supporting the protection of UK borders and customs. Significant phases included the closing of the tender stage on March 18, 2024, and the contract signing on August 8, 2023, indicating a detailed and structured procurement approach by MAG Airport Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security technology, particularly those involved in biometric solutions and hardware. Companies offering robust, innovative biometric reconciliation systems will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. As the awarded contract involves a group framework agreement with a potential extension, it allows the selected provider, Vision-Box Systems Limited, to establish long-term partnerships, enhancing their market presence. Given the significant contract value of £5,860,000, firms in the security and biometric sectors can leverage such opportunities for substantial business growth by aligning their capabilities with the stated high standards of quality, technical prowess, and cost-efficiency outlined by MAG Airport Limited.

## Notice

As part of the Transformation of Manchester Airport and the development of our passenger terminal infrastructure, MAG had a requirement to deliver a biometrics solution with supporting hardware, implementing the processes and systems required to protect the UK borders and customs from any threatened breach which could otherwise exist from International, UK Domestic, Common Travel Area (CTA) and transferring passengers. MAG sought a Biometrics solutions provider who could meet the requirements initially for our Terminal 2 Transformation at Manchester, providing a capability that can achieve biometric reconciliation against enrolment profile, with the success rates and to the timescales outlined in the Procurement Documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A negotiated procedure was followed with an initial down selection at PQQ stage. Successful bidders were taken through to the ITN stage and one suppler was awarded the Framework to deliver a passenger flow solution to MAG.

Renewal: 5 year Group Framework Agreement with a possible 24 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027443-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 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 | £5,860,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAG AIRPORT LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M90 1QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Woodhouse Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland, TLH35 West Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VISION-BOX SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35125110 - Biometric sensors

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027443-2024
- 14 Feb 2024 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004963-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.magworld.co.uk
- https://esourcing.waxdigital.co.uk/MAG/Signin.aspx
- https://www.magairports.com/

## Provenance

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