Planning

Supply of Metal and Threat Detection Equipment

  • Ministry of Justice

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-021705

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03ea9e

Published 26 July 2023, 4:17pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Ministry of Justice

102 Petty France

London

SW1H 9AJ

Email

tom.burns1@justice.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 02033343555

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Supply of Metal and Threat Detection Equipment

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 35124000 - Metal detectors

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short 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 Autumn 2023.

The Authority will formulate the project into several lots, to aggregate metal and wider threat detection requirements.

• Lot 1 - Dual sensor ferro and non-ferro magnetic metal detection archways

• Lot 2 - Handheld Detectors

• Lot 3 - Portable Detection Poles

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

1-3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 35121000 - Security equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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 with a tender expected to be published in Autumn 2023.

Metal/threat detection capability form 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 Authority will formulate the project into several lots, to aggregate metal and wider threat detection requirements.

• Lot 1 - Dual sensor ferro and non-ferro magnetic metal detection archways

• Lot 2 - Handheld Detectors

• Lot 3 - Portable Detection Poles

Lot 1- 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 Call-Outs and spare part holding throughout England & Wales.

Lot 2 - High Sensitivity Handheld Metal Detector

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

Lot 3 - Portable ferrous metal and contraband detector/pole.

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 non-magnetic type threats and must be capable of detection when threat obstructed by full body for pass by detection within operational range of the equipment.

Lots and details of technical specifications for equipment are liable to change to this currently being in pre-procurement stage.

To submit an EOI, please complete the following form by Friday 25th August (17:00 GMT): https://forms.office.com/e/BATnMt33QW

All submissions will only be viewable by the Ministry of Justice, treated with commercial sensitivity and will not be shared outside of the Procurement team.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

3 June 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes