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.