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title: "Supply and Maintenance of Walk through Archways, Hand-held Wands and Hardware Detection Poles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051252"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
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# Supply and Maintenance of Walk through Archways, Hand-held Wands and Hardware Detection Poles

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051252

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice, based in London, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement titled "Supply and Maintenance of Walk through Archways, Hand-held Wands and Hardware Detection Poles," set to support security operations within the prison estate. This procurement falls under the "Security equipment" industry category and will be executed across the United Kingdom. Employing an open procurement method through a competitive flexible procedure, the tender involves supplying metal detection equipment crucial for maintaining security at prison gates. Interested parties are advised to submit their expressions of interest by Tuesday, 10th June (17.00 GMT). Procurement timelines detail an end to enquiries on 20th April 2026, with tender submissions concluding by 30th April 2026, and awards announced by 15th June 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) specialising in security and detection technology. It is structured into three lots—archways, handheld wands, and hardware detection poles—allowing flexibility for suppliers to bid for multiple segments based on their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are particularly well-suited to compete, given the reserved participation clause for sheltered workshops. The multi-year maintenance aspect of the agreement also presents avenues for long-term collaborations and continuous service provision, enhancing business opportunities in the security sector. Successful participation could see businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of sophisticated security detection systems throughout England and Wales, reinforcing their market presence and establishing strong partnerships with central government bodies like the Ministry of Justice.

## 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 September 2025. Metal detection capability forms 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 use of handheld wands and portable detection poles by prison staff provide essential avenues for searching for threats by scanning people, objects, specific areas and bags respectively. Archways, Hand-held Wands and Poles used in conjunction have a major impact on reducing conveyance routes for contraband entering prisons through Staff Gate Entry, Prisoner Visits and Prisoner reception by detecting threats related to SIM cards, mobiles phones and razor blades amongst other metallic threat items. The Authority will aggregate the project into three lots to allow suppliers to bid for one or more lots based on capability in meeting metal and wider threat detection requirements. The Lots will be formulated as the following: - Lot 1- Dual sensor ferro and non-ferro magnetic metal detection archways - Lot 2- Handheld Detectors - Lot 3- Portable Detection Poles Lots and details of technical specifications for equipment are liable to change to this currently being in pre-procurement stage. To submit an Expression of Interest for the above requirement, please complete the following form https://forms.office.com/e/mMZdhibyvk by Tuesday 10th June (17.00GMT). All submissions will only be viewable by the Ministry of Justice, treated with commercial sensitivity and will not be shared outside of the Commercial Team.

### Lot Information

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 Callouts and spare part holding throughout England & Wales

Dual Detection Handheld Wands

Handheld paddle type metal detector. Single Handed Operation, less than 3KG, Capable of detecting Ferrous and Non-ferrous metals including stainless steel on the body and within/concealed in the body.

Hardware Detection Poles

Device to be no greater than 2000mm (height) and 800mm (width). Unit must be able to fit through a 30-inch standard door width when disassembled. Minimum of 12 hours continuous battery life, >15kg including device, carry case and accessories. Minimum of 1 metre pass by detection. Capable of detecting ferromagnetic and nonmagnetic type threats and must be capable of detection when threat obstructed by full body for pass by detection within operational range of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017592-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jan 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,666,250 |
| Lots value | £5,666,250 |
| 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
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 17:09 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017592-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 14:31 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084466-2025
- 13 May 2025 at 15:08 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020962-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017592-2026
  26th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084466-2025
  18th December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020962-2025
  13th May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/mMZdhibyvk
- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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