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X-ray Configuration Change Test Set Contract Award Notice

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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24 Feb 2022 at 16:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the contract award for the "X-ray Configuration Change Test Set" by the Department for Transport (DfTc), located in London, United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £990,000, falls under the research and development services category (CPV code 73000000) and is part of an open procurement method. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd February 2022 and conclude on 30th April 2022. The tender was completed with the award notice published on 24th February 2022, following an open tender process that closed on 17th December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in explosive detection systems and related technologies. Companies engaged in the development and consultancy of aviation security equipment may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The awarding of the contract to Iconal Technology Limited illustrates the potential for SMEs to secure substantial government contracts within the aviation sector, thereby paving the way for growth and collaboration in the field of security services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

X-ray Configuration Change Test Set Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) and Explosive Detection systems for Cabin Baggage (EDS-CB) are a class of screening equipment which include automated algorithms for the detection of explosives. Equipment which meets applicable standards are permitted to be used to screen both Hold and Cabin bags in aviation security. These systems are tested and approved for use by a common testing methodology (CTM) and conducted within the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), Common Evaluation Process (CEP). Equipment which is accredited as meeting a standard under the (CEP) is subsequently approved by a national regulator such as the Department for Transport in the UK and the specified system can then be used to screen baggage in regulated airports.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-550342b9-a162-4dc1-ac91-ba0e66bca7af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d3419f-b6b7-478a-9463-df199d354c09
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£990,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ICONAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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