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Air Terminal Passenger & Baggage Handling Security Scanner

Ministry of Defence

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence

Buyer Address: Naphill, High Wycombe, UKJ13, HP14 4UE, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Oluwatanyosi.IbirogbaObiazi100@mod.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
130394.0 GBP
Published
15 Oct 2025, 08:54
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
03 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
28 Feb 2026, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38581000 - Baggage-scanning equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Smiths Detection Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Air Terminal at the Royal Air Force Brize Norton is investing in new passenger handling processing equipment. This includes the provision of new security scanners for both hold and cabin baggage and is commensurate with the separate and already contracted-for purchase of non-scanner equipment. The supplier will install a passenger and baggage handling scanner.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Air Terminal Passenger & Baggage Handling Security Scanner

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