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

This planned tender for metal detection equipment is well-structured with clear lots and a defined scope. However, it is in a pre-procurement stage, leading to some missing details regarding technical specifications and evaluation criteria.

The tender is in a 'planned' status, indicating it is pre-publication. While the procedure is 'competitive flexible procedure', specific details are absent. The CPV code is provided, and there are no immediate indications of disputes. The deadlines provided are for an Expression of Interest, not the final submission, which is a common practice for planned tenders. The final submission deadline is quite far out, which is reasonable.

The description clearly outlines the need for metal detection equipment, including archways, handheld wands, and poles, and specifies the intended use within the HMPPS estate. The division into three lots is well-defined. However, the statement that 'Lots and details of technical specifications for equipment are liable to change' introduces some ambiguity.

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration are present. The Expression of Interest deadline and a link to the form are provided. However, crucial details like the full tender publication date and the actual tender submission deadline are missing from the provided text, and the tender documents themselves are not accessible with content.

The tender is open, and the estimated value is disclosed. The division into lots allows for broader participation. The requirement for bidders to be Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) is a specific constraint that could limit competition, but it is clearly stated and justified by the nature of the requirement. The Expression of Interest process is transparent.

An Expression of Interest can be submitted electronically via a provided URL. The contract duration and start date are specified. However, the lack of a clear tender publication date and the absence of detailed financing information or a clear e-submission process for the final tender submission limit practicality at this stage.

Key fields like title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration are populated. The dates provided for the Expression of Interest are logical. The tender status is 'planned', which aligns with the pre-publication information. There are no indications of suspension or disputes.

There is no explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation within the provided tender information. The tender is not indicated as EU funded.