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Awarded for the Provision of Forensic Audio Analysis - CEDAR Cambridge

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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15 Mar 2023 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract to CEDAR Audio Ltd for the Provision of Forensic Audio Analysis in London, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the IT services category and involves a CEDAR Cambridge forensic audio processing and noise reduction solution. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold), with the tender period ending on March 6, 2023, and the contract period starting on the same day and ending on March 5, 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the IT services sector focusing on consulting, software development, and support, to engage in providing forensic audio analysis solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract. Given the direct procurement method used, businesses with expertise in delivering tailored solutions efficiently would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities provided by the Department for Transport.

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Notice Title

Awarded for the Provision of Forensic Audio Analysis - CEDAR Cambridge

Notice Description

A contract was awarded to CEDAR Audio Ltd for the Provision of Forensic Audio Analysis. It is a CEDAR Cambridge forensic audio processing and noise reduction solution to improve intelligibility of audio recordings from ship's Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) and other audio sources. The solution will comprise both hardware and software and be capable of operating on both live audio recordings routed through the system, and audio files imported into the system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6fc3ed6-1842-4912-9b36-c504bb607385
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f39addc-e2c3-474d-9620-8648e4033136
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,797 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2023 - 5 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

CEDAR AUDIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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