Supply and Maintenance of Walk through Archways, Hand-held Wands and Hardware Detection Poles

A Prior Information Notice
by MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Goods)
Duration
10 year
Value
£7M
Sector
DEFENCE
Published
13 May 2025
Delivery
30 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2036
Deadline
27 Oct 2025 17:00

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Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

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 Division

1 Dual Sensor Multi Zone Walk Through Archway Metal Detectors and Maintenance Provision
  • Value: £5M

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
2 Dual Detection Handheld Wands
  • Value: £73K

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.
3 Hardware Detection Poles
  • Value: £2M

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.

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

  • Participation is restricted sheltered workshops.

Other Information

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-051252
  • FTS 020962-2025

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