Supply for strengthening institutional and technological capacities to investigate organised and cross-border crime and corruption

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The European Union, acting through the European Commission on behalf of North Macedonia, has issued a tender to strengthen the institutional and technological capacities of the Customs Administration for the investigation of organized and cross‑border crime and corruption. The procurement aims to deliver a comprehensive suite of tools and systems that enable the Customs Administration to streamline access to operational data, enhance record management, and support the prosecution of transnational criminal cases. By creating an integrated Customs Controls & Investigations Platform, the tender seeks to provide a coherent legal‑enforcement environment for monitoring, investigations, and data‑driven decision making.

The contract is divided into three main areas of supply. First, a high‑performance information system and accompanying hardware will be installed at a central location, including precision air‑conditioning units, 3‑phase monolithic UPS with integrated batteries, parallel‑ready rack systems, diesel power generators, monitoring software, servers, rack UPS units, a layer‑3 switch and related networking equipment. Second, the “Sector for Control and Investigations” will receive modern screening and control equipment: advanced detectors for drugs and precursors, Universal Forensic Extraction Devices (UFED), and CEL‑BET‑like non‑intrusive inspection tools that provide field analysts with sampling, analysis, handheld search devices and mobility support for inspectors and mobile customs teams. Third, specialised transport vehicles with built‑in LED flashers and sound signalling will be supplied for K‑9 teams, the relocation of detained individuals, and the handling of seized goods such as drugs, weapons, gold and money.

All supplied equipment shall conform to the European Union’s standards for information technology, law‑enforcement devices and vehicle safety, and shall carry CE marking and ISO 9001 certification.

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The Customs Administration is a beneficiary under the IPA 2021 AD EU against organised crime, in support of trade. The purpose of this supply is strengthening institutional and technological capacities to investigate organized and cross-border crime and corruption. 1. - Supply of Information System and Hardware on central location for Customs Controls & Investigations Platform. This will be achieved by creation of an internal platform to enable the Customs Administration to streamline access to data and information related to customs operations. This platform introduces a new Law Enforcement System, supported by advanced technological infrastructure, to improve record management for monitoring, investigations, and the prosecution of cross-border crime cases. The supporting high-performance equipment will allow demanding data processing tasks related to controls and investigations and will include among other Precision air conditioning units for server room cooling; 3ph monolithic UPS with integrated batteries; parallel ready; Rack(s); Diesel Power Generator Set; Monitoring Software; Servers; Rack UPS; Small UPS; Layer 3 switch, etc. 2. - Supply of equipment for the Sector for Control and Investigations/Law Enforcement Department. This will include: Modernizing screening and customs control equipment, including but not limited to detectors for drugs, precursors, and controlled substances, as well as UFED (Universal Forensic Extraction Device) devices for forensic purposes. Lot 2 will include also "CELBET-alike equipment," comprising specialized screening and customs control tools for field missions and inspections conducted by the Sector for Controls and Investigations and Mobile Customs Teams. This will encompass non-intrusive inspection devices, tools for detecting hidden objects on individuals, sampling and field analysis equipment, handheld search devices, and mobility and security support tools for customs control inspectors and mobile customs teams. 3. Supply of specialised vehicles equipped with built-in LED flashers (hidden blue lights) and integrated sound signalling; specialized vehicles for transport and mobility of K-9 teams; Vehicles designed for the relocation of detained individuals; Special transport vehicles for seized goods, including but not limited to drugs, weapons, gold, and money, to support the operational activities of the Sector for Control and Investigations/Law Enforcement Department.
Additional information: Place for public opening session: EU Delegation to North Macedonia Sv. Kiril i Metodij, 52b, Skopje
Place of performance: Please consult the procurement documents.

Lot: LOT-0002
Title: Supply of equipment for the Sector for Control and Investigations Department of the Customs Administration


Details

Status:
Awarded
Procedure type:
Open Procedure
Sectors:
30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
Places of performance:
North Macedonia
Contract duration:
10 MONTH
Contract type:
Goods
Publication date:
Dec 19, 2025
Created date:
Dec 22, 2025
Update date:
Oct 14, 2026

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