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Provision of a Third Party Certifier and Quality Assurer of Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs)

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

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02 Aug 2020 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Aviation Authority is conducting a tender for the "Provision of a Third Party Certifier and Quality Assurer of Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs)" as part of the public procurement process in the administration, defence, and social security services industry. This tender is in the award stage, having been published on 2nd August 2020, and involves a contract valued at £560,000. The contract period is set to commence on 10th July 2020 and conclude on 9th July 2022, covering delivery across various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method adopted for this tender is a selective or restricted procedure, necessitating that interested parties meet specific criteria to participate.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in security and defence services, particularly those specialising in certification and quality assurance for explosive detection systems. Companies with expertise in training and certifying detection dog teams, along with proficiency in compliance with aviation security regulations, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. As the certification functions transition into the commercial market, businesses that can demonstrate adherence to the UK's National Aviation Security Programme may find significant growth prospects in this burgeoning field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Third Party Certifier and Quality Assurer of Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs)

Notice Description

Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment. Administration, defence and social security services. Civil defence services. Research and development services and related consultancy services. Security services. System quality assurance assessment and review services. Test and Evaluation of security equipment. Explosives. Explosives detection system. Research and experimental development services. Research and Development services on security and defence materials. Requirements for the Provision of a Third Party Certifier and Quality Assurer of Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs) - Regulated under the UK National Aviation Security Programme (NASP) Under the National Aviation Security Programme (NASP), the UK has an Explosive Detection Dog (EDD) capability which requires dog and handler teams to be certified and a commitment to regular Quality Assurance (QA) to maintain standards. It is proposed that in future the certification and QA functions should be carried out by a third party accredited by the CAA on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT). Under this arrangement, CAA will maintain oversight of the third party certification/QA provider on a continuous basis and will be responsible for ensuring that the process operates effectively. The overall policy on the use of EDD will continue to be owned by DfT. There will be additional expert input from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) who currently undertake FREDDs certification and QA on behalf of DfT The certification and quality assurance activity is moving from a proof of concept stage and into the commercial market where, based on levels of interest already indicated by FREDDs teams, are expected to show considerable growth. There are also the potential benefits of anticipated expansion of regulated EDD provision in the UK to be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d551b53f-bec6-4f0b-a5a1-c393ddacc9e9
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2020 - 9 Jul 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
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH6 0YR
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDLINE AVIATION SECURITY

Further Information

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