Tender

GB-LONDON: TIT0025 National X-ray Competency Test [NXCT]

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Tender

14 Jan 2019 at 14:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the National X-ray Competency Test (NXCT) under the title "GB-LONDON: TIT0025." This project falls within the aviation industry category and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the Tender phase, with a submission deadline set for 18th January 2019. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, and the procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, with contract commencement expected on 1st April 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in developing advanced software solutions for the aviation sector. Companies that specialise in aviation ground support software development and testing services, particularly those familiar with electronic test distribution systems and 3D imaging technologies, would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can enhance their market presence and contribute to developing cutting-edge competency testing for X-ray screening that meets future technological needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-LONDON: TIT0025 National X-ray Competency Test [NXCT]

Notice Description

The requirement is to develop an NXCT ( National X-Ray Competency Test) that is fit for purpose for current and future X-ray screening technologies, namely 3D / Computed Tomography (CT) based screening technology. The specification of such a test shall include: -Electronic / server based test distribution and upgrade mechanism, In addition to the current screening areas (i.e. Cabin Baggage, Hold Baggage and Cargo / Mail) the test shall include inflight supplies (IFS) -A single test (as opposed to three different tests as at present) where options for the screening area the test is being undertaken can be selected by the test administrator. -It shall be possible for a test administrator to select type of X-ray hardware used by the test taker. -Image interaction and enhancement tools shall be available to the test taker in both 2D and 3D imagery. -Detailed score reporting available to the test administrator in such a format as to be able to compare with Threat Image Projection (TIP) scores of the screener. This is to identify areas of improvement for the screener (e.g. in terms of threat types) to be able to tailor targeted training. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ae6b918-80b6-433a-be74-f89348c7c64f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f35b62fa-565e-4e91-80b1-d596dd0911a6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48130000 - Aviation ground support and test software package

72212131 - Aviation ground support software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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