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Awarded Contract Operational Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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31 Oct 2023 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for operational Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs to Redline Assured Security. The contract, valued at £18,000 GBP, involves the certification of the dogs for detecting threat materials. The procurement method was direct through a single tender action. The contract period is from November 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with the tender closing on October 24, 2023, located in London, United Kingdom. The industry category is security services.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses engaged in security services, specifically those with expertise in certification processes for threat detection technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises are well-suited to compete due to the suitability specified by the Department for Transport. Businesses with capabilities in quality assurance functions for specialized services could find this tender beneficial for further business growth and development.

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Notice Title

Awarded Contract Operational Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs

Notice Description

A bespoke 'bolt on' certification of all operational Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs). The certification is a validation process that the dogs are capable of detecting threat materials. The DfT has Direct Awarded the Contract to the supplier as they are only approved company to be able to deliver the certification and quality assurance functions for FREDDs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-258198c8-8535-4db4-a945-d6667a516d44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd38b3e-89b7-4f29-9a4a-670c5075f451
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - 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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDLINE ASSURED SECURITY

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