Tender

Provision of Scientific Research for threat items

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Tender

23 Nov 2016 at 09:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking to appoint a supplier for the provision of scientific research on threat items through a tender process titled "Provision of Scientific Research for threat items." This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically related to research and testing. The tender period is set to close on 6th December 2016, with contract performance expected to commence on 19th December 2016 and conclude by 28th February 2017. Interested suppliers must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite prior to responding, ensuring they possess a valid DUNS number as part of the application process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific research, particularly those with expertise in the measurement of material properties such as conductivity, permeability, and remanence. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract could significantly enhance their portfolio and experience in working with government bodies. Businesses capable of delivering these specialised research services will find this tender advantageous for fostering long-term partnerships and expanding their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Scientific Research for threat items

Notice Description

The Home Office is looking to appoint a supplier to work with their Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) department to deliver the following research requirement: CAST has been investigating how to improve the quality of metal detection which could be used in parcel hubs to detect threat items. The successful supplier will be responsible for taking sets of measurements from a selected group of metal items, including potential threats, and reporting their findings back to the customer. The measurements required are conductivity, permeability and remanence. These are three characteristics of materials which dictate how the materials behave in the presence of a magnetic field. If you feel this may be a service you are able to provide, please express your interest via the instructions below. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bfae6f3-df57-4849-97a7-bda392cbb8cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c18c63-94c0-4839-be29-2c22e14b63c7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Dec 2016 - 28 Feb 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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