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Contract Award Notice Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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23 Mar 2023 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for "Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening" to Smiths Detection - Watford Limited. The procurement method was an open procedure (above threshold), with a contract value of £290,000. The contract period is from March 14, 2023, to March 31, 2028. The tender period ended on February 14, 2023. The contract was awarded on March 13, 2023, and the award notice was published on March 23, 2023. The location for delivery is in London, United Kingdom.

This contract award presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector to engage in providing security equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender. Companies with experience in the security industry and consultancy services could find this opportunity suitable for growth. Interested businesses should take note of the specific deadline for contract delivery and align their capabilities with the requirements outlined in the tender for a chance to secure future contracts with the Department for Transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening. The DfT carries out evaluations of commercially available security equipment testing automated detection capability against performance standards. As part of the continuing increase in security capability, the DfT have purchased commercial equipment in support of its R&D program to assist in the speed of deployment of new algorithms and better systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-552dd569-6a7e-4cc8-8547-0bff098912ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4097ec29-34d1-4507-aea8-8271751ef78f
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£283,102 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
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

SMITHS DETECTION - WATFORD

Further Information

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