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Contract Award Notice Detection Maintenance and Consumables 2024 Extension (December)

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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13 Jun 2025 at 11:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) located in London, UK, has awarded a contract for the extension of maintenance and consumables services related to Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) machines. This contract, valued at £89,524, is part of the finalised award stage in the procurement process, with Rapiscan Systems Ltd as the supplier. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of security equipment. The initial extension runs from 31st December 2024 to 31st July 2025, following a direct procurement method as a single tender action below threshold, mandated by the Department for Transport. It aims to ensure the reliable operation of ETD machines deployed overseas, which are crucial for security measures by airports and airlines.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance and technical services within the security sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in the upkeep of security equipment and who can provide consistent maintenance and consumables would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as long as they comply with the rigorous standards required by DfT. Engaging in projects of this nature allows businesses not only to showcase their technological prowess but also to expand their influence in international aviation security infrastructure, creating opportunities for growth and partnership on a global scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice Detection Maintenance and Consumables 2024 Extension (December)

Notice Description

Rapiscan Systems Ltd have since 2009 been awarded through various open competitions provided DfT with 'Planned Preventative Maintenance' service plans per year; and, adhoc Corrective Maintenance' + provision of consumables associated with Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) machines, which were produced by Rapiscan Systems Ltd themselves. DfT are responsible for ensuring the ETD machines are kept in good working order for use by end users at overseas airports, whether by host states or airlines, the latter of which undertake additional measures at the gate in certain countries. Therefore, whilst DfT retains this responsibility, it requires provision for Services for DfT ASIO's Explosive Trace Detection machines currently deployed overseas. The provision of this service will be continually reviewed and may require further extensions to continue these services. This award is for a further extension to December 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-907ba325-f98c-4e31-ba3e-2f58ce82d203
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17efed2-8f7e-47f7-b963-c844fa26ef80
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
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
£89,524 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,524 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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

RAPISCAN SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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