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Tender: Supply and Maintenance of Metal Detection Archways, Handheld Wands and Portable Detection Poles – Ministry of Justice

Released 3 months ago

ClosesNot listed

Est. valueEstimate£65K to £1.8M

LocationUnited Kingdom

AgencyMinistry of Justice

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryPublic Safety & Security

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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is seeking a supplier for the supply of metal detection equipment and associated maintenance to support the HMPPS estate, including dual‑sensor ferro and non‑ferro magnetic walk‑through archways, handheld detectors/wands and portable detection poles. The equipment will form part of front‑end prison security to detect metallic contraband such as SIM cards, mobile phones and razor blades by scanning staff, prisoners, visitors, objects, areas and bags. The procurement is divided into three lots—Lot 1: dual sensor ferro and non‑ferro magnetic metal detection archways; Lot 2: handheld detectors; Lot 3: portable detection poles—with purchasing agreements for each lot running for six years and a ten‑year maintenance agreement applying to Lot 1. Contracts will be non‑exclusive and the Authority will not guarantee any minimum volumes, value or level of demand.

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