Provision of Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment at Six Airports

What this is

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) is procuring hold baggage X-ray inspection equipment for six airports: Benbecula, Dundee, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway and Wick. The estimated contract value is GBP 1,265,000 over 60 months with an optional 60-month extension. This is a Utilities procedure. Award criteria are 60% quality and 40% price, with minimum scoring thresholds of 50% on both SPD and quality sections.

Key points

• Hold baggage X-ray equipment for 6 HIAL airports — Benbecula, Dundee, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Wick
• Minimum 50% score on both SPD and quality required; PCG may be required
• Submission deadline 7 July 2026; GBP 1,265,000 estimated value

Who can bid

Minimum 50% score required on the SPD (selection questionnaire). Relevant experience in supply of aviation security X-ray equipment required. A Parent Company Guarantee (PCG) may be required from the successful supplier.

How it is scored

Quality 60% · Price 40% MEAT basis: 60% quality (Technical) and 40% price. Minimum 50% threshold applies to both SPD and the quality evaluation section.

Money

Estimated contract value GBP 1,265,000 excluding VAT over 60 months.

Performance guarantee

Parent Company Guarantee (PCG) may be required.

How to submit

Electronic submission via Public Contracts Scotland: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

Clarifications

Via the Public Contracts Scotland portal Q&A facility. Contact HIAL procurement team.

Contract period

60 months initial term with optional 60-month extension. Equipment to be supplied and installed at Benbecula, Dundee, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway and Wick airports. Utilities procedure (HIAL is a Utilities authority).

Classification

CPV 38582000 — X-ray inspection equipment 35121000 — Security equipment34960000 — Airport equipment ScotlandHighlands and Islands