Planning

Evaluating Detection Systems for Explosives and Weapons

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

30 Apr 2019 at 13:00

Planning

29 Apr 2019 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Evaluating Detection Systems for Explosives and Weapons". The project focuses on the explosives industry and aims to assess and expand the supplier base for testing security technologies, including X-ray baggage screening and explosive trace detection. The engagement period for this tender ends on 24th May 2019. Key documents related to the expression of interest are available for review, with the procurement initiated recently on 30th April 2019, and the primary location for contracts is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in security technology testing and evaluation. Companies involved in areas such as engineering, technology development, and research and experimental development would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The DfT is interested in engaging with both established suppliers and small to medium enterprises, highlighting an inclusive approach to fostering innovation in security detection systems.

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Notice Title

Evaluating Detection Systems for Explosives and Weapons

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) and other UK Government departments are looking to expand our pool of suppliers to test and evaluate detection systems for explosives and weapons. Can you help us? We are seeking expressions of interest from organisations in industry and academia who have the capability to test and evaluate security technologies in areas such as: X-ray baggage screening, people screening, cargo screening, metal detection, stand-off threat detection, and explosive trace detection. We spend in the order of PS1M per annum testing explosives and weapons detection technologies, and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how you can contribute to meeting our requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee78f25d-3d15-4267-8974-2aca7a7a2c75
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

24600000 - Explosives

38546000 - Explosives detection system

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 May 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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