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Contract Award Notice - Provision Of Explosive Trace Detection Equipment For Aviation Security

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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13 Aug 2024 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract for the provision of Explosive Trace Detection Equipment for Aviation Security to Gozen Security. This contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of security equipment (CPV code: 50610000). The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action. The contract period spans from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, and it focuses on the continued application of additional security measures at departure gates for UK-bound flights from Turkish airports. The contract value amounts to GBP 100,000, and the services will be reviewed for potential annual extensions. The key location for this contract is Turkey, although DfT's main office is located in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1P 4DR).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance and provision of security equipment, particularly for large-scale operators like Gozen Security. Companies with expertise in aviation security and certified by local aviation authorities would be well-positioned to fulfil such contracts. This contract highlights the potential for long-term engagements and consecutive extensions, offering a steady stream of work and collaboration with a major governmental department. Business growth can be achieved by leveraging such high-profile contracts, allowing companies to demonstrate their proficiency in implementing critical security measures at international hubs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice - Provision Of Explosive Trace Detection Equipment For Aviation Security

Notice Description

The Department for Transport requests all air carriers to apply additional security measures at departure gates of all UK-bound flights across all airports in Turkey. These measures include screening of passengers and cabin baggage by Explosive Trace Detection equipment. Since 2016, in Turkey these measures have been delivered by Gozen Security, which are authorised and licensed by the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation to conduct security functions at airports. This award is for the ongoing provision to Gozen Security for the storage and liability assurance of UK DfT explosive trace detection machines in Turkey. The provision of this service will be continually reviewed and may require further 12 month extensions to continue these services. This award is for a further 12 month extension (Jan 24 - Dec 24).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/375005e6-6f16-4734-b804-ae227b03a65a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-2 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

GOZEN SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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