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Request for Tenders for the provision of four IMS Trace Detection Systems

Awarded to Detectnology (UK) Limited

Office of the Revenue Commissioners_366(buyer)

Published
Published 11 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 13 July 2026
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Overview

The Office of the Revenue Commissioners has procured four ion mobility spectroscopic (IMS) trace detection systems for real-time detection and identification of trace chemicals across customs channels at Knock Airport, Kerry Airport, Dublin Port, and the mail and parcel hub in Athlone. The contract has been awarded to Detectnology (UK) Limited for a total value of €240,846.20.

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  • Request for Tenders for the provision of four IMS Trace Detection Systems

    Revenues Customs Service requires ion mobility spectroscopic (IMS) technology to perform real time detection and identification of trace chemicals which may be benign, hazardous and/or illegal. The chemicals may be located within legitimate cargo, postage/parcel consignments and personal effects. In this context “trace” refers to substances which are not visible to the naked eye. Revenue Customs Service operates in a variety of environments. One system will be placed in Customs channels in each of Knock Airport, Kerry Airport, Dublin Port and in the primary mail and parcel hub in Athlone.

    €240,846Won by Detectnology (UK) Limited

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
€400,000
Procedure
open
Rules
Directive 2014/24/EU
Published
11 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Spectroscopy devicesDetection and analysis apparatusSpectrometersChecking and testing apparatus

Award outcome

Awarded value
€240,846
Award date
19 August 2026
Contract period
— → 16 August 2036
Against estimate
40% below
Bids received
2
Winner
  • Detectnology (UK) Limited

This contract ends on 16 August 2036.

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About the winner

Detectnology (UK) Limited

Based in
Solihull
Public contracts won
2
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

2

Open and restricted tenders in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 38% received only one.

How bids were scored

  • System Performance
  • Training
  • Maintenance and After Sales Service
  • Delivery Timelines
  • Green Procurement
  • Cost

Market context

Typical award in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

€108,500

Median of 558 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 2.2× the median.

Office of the Revenue Commissioners_366 in the last 12 months

2

contracts awarded, worth €1,367,246 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    9 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    11 June 2026

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