HSG_Radiological and Nuclear Borders Portable Detection Capabilities

The Authority is primarily interested in understanding the latest capabilities and technologies in RN detection, identification, and measurement for small to medium detectors that can be operated as:

1. Hands-free portable detectors for gamma and neutron detection, which allows officers to screen for RN sources incidental to their day-to-day role.
2. Medium sized hands-free detectors that are portable by one person into confined spaces (e.g. backpack, holster, wearables) when more sensitive detection is required, or a small detector alarm requires a confirmatory secondary examination.
3. Gamma and neutron detectors that can be deployed by one person to screen passing people and baggage. These devices should be capable of being deployed and operational shortly after arrival at site and be readily stowed away shortly thereafter. A fixed power supply cannot be expected.

[Note 2 and 3 could well be served by one piece of equipment]

The detection equipment must be able to differentiate between different radiation types, conduct isotopic identification including Special Nuclear Materials, and offer NORM suppression where relevant. It is recognised that some specification flexibility might be necessary for the smallest detectors on current technologies.

Additionally, the equipment should, where appropriate, provide a local user interface and in all cases must transfer data to a server for remote adjudication of alerts and provide location data for effective centralised command and control of operations.

Interested potential suppliers should visit the Home Office's eSourcing portal (Jaggaer) at homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com ↗ and look for: "pqq_349 - 01 NDA Early Market Engagement for RN Borders Portable Detection". An early market engagement document will be accessible to suppliers following the completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

We are provisionally intending to hold individual 1-1 supplier engagement sessions commencing at the end of April to early May 2023. Additional information: For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Portal please contact the JAGGAER Supplier Helpdesk at [email protected] or 0800 069 8630 (0800 - 1800hrs).