--- title: "Provision of Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment at Six Airports" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fe88" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fe88" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fe88.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fe88.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED" published: "2026-06-03" --- # Provision of Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment at Six Airports Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fe88 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fe88) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fe88.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited focuses on acquiring Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment for six UK airports: Benbecula, Dundee, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, and Wick. The initiative falls under the goods category with an emphasis on X-ray inspection equipment, classified under CPV code 38582000. Managed through an open procedure, the tender is currently active, with critical dates including a submission deadline set for 7th July 2026 at midday, and the award and bid opening also scheduled for the same date. This procurement not only requires electronic submission but mandates compliance with community benefits provisions, highlighting the importance of enhancing local communities. The contract, valued at GBP 1,265,000, features a contract period of 1800 days with a renewal option for an additional 60 months. This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in security and airport equipment with the capacity to provide technological upgrades and maintenance support for remote locations. Given the importance of compliance with modern safety standards, businesses offering advanced technical solutions and robust support services are well-positioned to compete. Emphasis is placed on the technical quality of submissions, accounting for 60% of the evaluation criteria, encouraging firms with strong technical capabilities to tender. The open and competitive nature of the procurement process underlines the opportunity for suppliers to gain a foothold in the aviation security market, reinforcing their credibility and expanding their professional network within public sector contracts. ## Notice Our current X-ray equipment was installed in 2012 and was intended to last for 10 years. However, the equipment is now reaching its end of life. We require 6no. Hold Baggage X-rays and associated equipment which are to be upgraded to a modern standard with all current safety standards being included. All equipment is required to last a minimum of 10 years. In addition to this, all equipment should be easily supported with a maintenance support contract which takes into account the remote island locations. ### Lot Information Lot 1 As set out in the ITT Documents Options: a) Disposal - Provide the de-commissioning and removal of all existing equipment from both sites. Follow the waste hierarchy and compliantly recycle, reuse or dispose of existing equipment. (6 Hold Baggage X-rays) b) Secondary screen(s) - provide separate cost for each additional screen at the inspection station. (c) Reporting function for automatic random selection of bag (d) Reporting schedules (e) Hold Baggage Threat Image Protection (TIP) Library. Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for a further 60 months at HIAL's absolute discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052108-2026 | | 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,265,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV2 7JB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Culloden and Ardersier | | Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 34960000 - Airport equipment - 35121000 - Security equipment - 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment ## Release History - 3 Jun 2026 at 07:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052108-2026 - 8 Apr 2026 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031707-2026 - 11 Feb 2026 at 08:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012183-2026 - 31 Dec 2025 at 12:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086560-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hial.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819536 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832710 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=832710 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832710 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13542 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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