HIBAPRESS – Mohammed Zerriouh
The Directorate of Customs and Indirect Taxes has launched a new tender aimed at increasing the efficiency of customs monitoring in the Nador province, through the acquisition of modern X-ray scanning devices and the maintenance of existing equipment.
This measure is at the heart of the institution's strategy to combat all forms of fraud and smuggling, and to secure passenger entry points with advanced technical means that ensure the accuracy and speed of inspection.
The tender, number 69/2026, whose electronic submission deadline is October 16, is divided into two main parts. The first concerns the supply, installation, and operation of new baggage inspection equipment, along with training for personnel. The second part is dedicated to the comprehensive maintenance of existing devices and the provision of necessary spare parts to ensure their continued operation.
Although the province has been designated as the location for the execution of the tender, official documents have not yet disclosed the estimated financial value of the operation, nor have they precisely specified the number of devices allocated or the customs posts concerned with hosting them. This leaves ambiguity regarding whether they will be exclusively directed to the Beni Ansar maritime station or to other border crossings.
This step has significant practical implications, given the pressure and dense passenger traffic experienced in the province. Inspection operations during the current year have already succeeded in thwarting attempts to smuggle delicate consumer and electronic goods that were carefully hidden within the luggage of arrivals.
While awaiting the outcome of the bid opening process and the disclosure of financial cost details and final installation locations, it is clear that Customs is betting on a combination of technical modernization and maintenance of available infrastructure to effectively control border routes and ensure the efficient movement of trade and passengers.
