Scope
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,722,600 excluding VAT
- £8,067,120 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 January 2026 to 30 January 2036
- 10 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot 1. Dual Sensor Multi Zone Walk Through Archway Metal Detectors and Maintenance Provision
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,110,000 excluding VAT
- £6,132,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Dual Detection Handheld Wands
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £72,600 excluding VAT
- £87,120 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Hardware Detection Poles
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,540,000 excluding VAT
- £1,848,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
Supported employment providers
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Dual Sensor Multi Zone Walk Through Archway Metal Detectors and Maintenance Provision
Lot 2. Dual Detection Handheld Wands
Lot 3. Hardware Detection Poles
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
15 September 2025
Enquiry deadline
6 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
27 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 January 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Contracting authority
Ministry of Justice
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNN-2773-HVYN
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
United Kingdom
Email: Mojprocurementsecurity@gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government