Procurement of three (3) EDSCB (Explosive Detection Systems for Cabin Baggage) for Aalborg Airport
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This is a supplies contract in the Research sector. Located in Denmark, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Research sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from daAalborg Airport intends to purchase three (3) new EDSCB units for their security for scanning of hand baggage. Aalborg Airport wishes to remain a competitive airport and continue to provide the best service to its passengers. Therefore, they wish to purchase EDSCB units that are approved for scanning liquids in hand baggage up to 2,000 mL. It is assessed that the conditions for the application of Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and repealing Directive 2004/17/EC, Art. 50, point c, sub ii, are met. This is due to a lack of competition for technical reasons, as Smiths Detection's EDSCB unit is the only one that has received C3 approval for scanning hand baggage with up to 2,000 mL of liquids. This equipment is exclusively distributed by Houlberg Instrumentering A/S in Denmark. This is supported by the fact that the Danish Transport Agency has stated that there are currently no other manufacturers with equipment that has obtained the necessary C3 approval. This is also evident from the document 'ECAC CEP Public Equipment List – Explosive Detection Systems for Cabin Baggage (EDSCB)'. The requirement is justified by the need to maintain Aalborg Airport's competitiveness. The requirement will thus lead to improved passenger flow, reduced waiting times, and the maintenance of a high level of service for the airport's passengers. This is supported by the fact that such units have already been implemented at Billund Airport and are expected to be implemented at several other airports. Furthermore, the requirement is justified by operational considerations, including the carrying out of fewer checks and less need for manual inspection. This is because the units allow liquid containers to be kept in the baggage during the scanning process. This will mean that Aalborg Airport staff will have to carry out far fewer manual inspections if the EDSCB units are approved for scanning hand baggage containing liquids up to 2,000 mL.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on June 29, 2026. Last refreshed 69 days ago. Original language: da. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Houlberg Instrumentering A/S was awarded the contract for €21,344,591. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Denmark. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
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Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Houlberg Instrumentering A/S. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Aalborg Lufthavn Amba in Denmark. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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