The project company Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has launched a comprehensive procurement process for the security equipment of the new Polish central airport.
The strategic investment program, known as "Port Polska," envisages the procurement of a total of 362 state-of-the-art screening devices. The program encompasses not only delivery and installation but also the long-term maintenance of the systems in the passenger terminal and other operationally relevant buildings. The goal is to equip the future air traffic hub between Warsaw and Łódź with cutting-edge passenger and baggage screening technology to meet the highest international security standards.
The contract is divided into eight lots and will be awarded through a competitive dialogue process, with up to five specialized companies invited to participate in each lot. The technical requirements include, among other things, integrated baggage screening systems, state-of-the-art body screening devices, detection systems for traces of explosives in shoes, and liquid analyzers. Particular emphasis is placed on computerized cabin baggage screening devices with automated tray return systems, designed to expedite processing at checkpoints. Applications from interested companies will be accepted until June 2026, followed by a dialogue phase in August 2026.
Additional industry analyses underscore the scale of this infrastructure project, which aims for an initial capacity of 34 to 44 million passengers per year. The timeline anticipates the final selection of contractors by August 2027 to ensure on-time commissioning for the planned opening in 2032. The Port Polska project functions not only as an airport but also as an integrated transportation hub, linking air travel with a new high-speed rail network and road transport. The design's flexibility is also intended to allow for future expansions should passenger numbers exceed current forecasts.
Background research reveals that Poland intends to significantly strengthen its position in the European air transport market with this project. The new airport is designed to overcome the existing capacity limits of Warsaw Chopin Airport and serve as a central hub for Eastern Europe. The investment in security infrastructure is part of a multi-billion euro package aimed at modernizing the entire Polish transport landscape. By involving international experts through a competitive dialogue process, CPK (the Polish airport authority) is ensuring that technologically leading systems will be in operation at the time of opening, maximizing both handling efficiency and ground security.