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3D CT Airport Cabin Baggage Screening: Time on Task

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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10 Dec 2021 at 12:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking bids for a contract titled "3D CT Airport Cabin Baggage Screening: Time on Task," which falls under research services in the UK. The procurement process, currently in the award stage, concluded the tender period on 5 November 2021, and the contract was awarded on 2 December 2021, with a total value of £87,234. The work will be conducted in the South East region of England, specifically aimed at optimising the session length for airport x-ray screeners using advanced 3D Computed Tomography technology.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and technology, particularly those with expertise in aviation security and imaging technologies. Companies capable of delivering innovative methods to enhance baggage screening efficacy could benefit significantly from this project. The contract supports advancements in airport safety protocols, thereby encouraging growth in sectors focused on security solutions and technological research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3D CT Airport Cabin Baggage Screening: Time on Task

Notice Description

Research is required to identify the optimum session length for airport x-ray screeners using 3D Computed Tomography (3D CT) Computerised Image Processing technology to screen cabin baggage for threat items. This work is a continuation of a study currently underway to explore optimum screening time for remote screeners of 2D cabin baggage X-ray.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d2239d0-5c68-4898-87f6-120446718ad0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53872cac-275f-4c90-a65b-4e939a74fc93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,234 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,234 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2022 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON CONSULTING

Further Information

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