Supply for strengthening institutional and technological capacities to investigate organised and cross-border crime and corruption
AI Summary
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.
Description
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