X-ray inspection equipment

Tender description

Border Force is looking to procure and pilot a High-Speed Diffraction X-Ray solution for use in Border Force’s postal and Fast Parcel detection environment (this equipment should be a minimum of TRL 6 — by this Border Force is looking for a supplier with a technology model or prototype that is capable of being demonstrated in a relevant environment). This must provide an automatic detection capability that is “threat-agnostic”, with the potential to detect drugs, chemicals, explosives, as well as other dangerous goods and currency. The device must offer the potential for high-throughput scanning which can operate at “belt speed” of approximately 30 m/minute, and manage consignments of a maximum length of 1,2 m and maximum weight of 50 kgs (representative figures only). The technology must be compatible to be installed in-line with current detection architecture used by Border Force, without disrupting the flow of trade. The purpose of this document is to assess the capability of the market to meet the requirement. Potential suppliers are invited to send an email to Mark Patrick, Home Office Commercial: Detectiontechnologyprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk confirming their interest in this opportunity and providing brief details of their ability to meet the requirement. Emails should be submitted by Friday 12.4.2019. Following this supplier engagement events may be held, in which Border Force and Home Office Commercial will provide more information on the project and the procurement process.