Security checks at Cayman’s local ports of entry are heading for an upgrade as Customs and Border Control moves to procure two non-intrusive full-body scanners.
CBC, through a request for proposals on the government Bonfire procurement portal, is inviting tenders for X-ray technology capable of non-contact full-body inspection.
“The intended use of this technology is to be deployed at ports of entry to the Cayman Islands (Seaport and Airport environment). The technology sought by CBC must be able to detect non-mental/metal weapons, drugs, explosives, liquids, jewelleries, electronic devices, etc… [to bolster] the surveillance and detection capabilities of Cayman Islands Border Control entities,” the RFP stated.
At present, Cayman utilises walkthrough scanners at the airport security check point.
The tender, which closed on 27 July, states that the CBC, on behalf of the Cayman Islands government, is seeking vendors who can provide non-intrusive body scanners capable of detecting objects concealed in body cavities, beneath clothing, or in artificial limbs.
The proposal should also include “training to at least 6 CBC officers in order to optimise the effectiveness of the procured body scanner equipment”.
The preferred vendor, it added, should be able to supply the technology and maintain the
proposed equipment.
It is expected that the winning bidder would also manage the necessary maintenance schedule to ensure the system is operational year-round, an update to the RFP stated.
Related Videos
The real question here is… are these going to be used on incoming passengers, or outgoing passengers? It seems like we might need them for incoming passengers more than outbound!
Why on earth do we need full body scanners to inspect people leaving Grand Cayman?
Who is going to smuggle a gun on their person OUT of the country.
Or carry liquid explosives?