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X-Ray Diffraction System Contract Award Notice

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract for the 'X-Ray Diffraction System' valued at £312,514.78, aimed at enhancing the evaluation of security equipment. This project falls under the transport services category and is located in London, with the contract period commencing on 17 March 2022 and concluding on 31 March 2024. The open procurement method was employed, allowing various suppliers to compete. The tender period concluded on 10 February 2022, marking the transition into the award stage of the process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the provision of transport services and security equipment. Companies that specialise in x-ray technology, particularly those innovating in security measures for passenger screening, will find this contract particularly relevant for business growth. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can expand their product offerings and enhance their partnerships with governmental agencies focused on security advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

X-Ray Diffraction System Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

The DfT carries out evaluations of commercially available security equipment testing automated detection capability against performance standards. As part of the continuing increase in security capability the DfT are looking to purchase commercial equipment in support of its R&D program to assist in the speed of deployment of new algorithms and better systems. As part of that program the DfT Research, Analysis and Development (RAD) team are looking to purchase an x-ray diffraction system for the use of screening passenger cabin baggage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6848d07-72ae-4a92-ae32-9ad2392d0a80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b00b4d5-5795-4600-825c-e3dfbc1e9ab0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,514 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£312,514 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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

HALO X-RAY TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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