Tender

Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Tender

16 Jan 2023 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking an Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening through an open procedure tender. The procurement has a value of £290,000 and the tender deadline is set for 14th February 2023. The contract period is from 14th March 2023 to 31st March 2028. The DfT will host a Bidder Briefing Session on 27th January 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

This tender, issued by the DfT, presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research and development services and related consultancy services. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses interested in providing an explosive detection system for cabin baggage screening should consider participating in this opportunity to support the Department for Transport's R&D program and security capability enhancement efforts.

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Notice Title

Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening

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 explosive detection system for cabin baggage (EDSCB) computer tomography x-ray system, with ongoing support and maintenance. Please see the procurement documents for all information. The DfT is planning to host a Bidder Briefing Session on 27 January 2023 hosted via Microsoft Teams. Additional information, including the final date/time, will be circulated via Jaggaer in due course. If you would like to attend, please raise a clarification via Jaggaer with the representative's name, job title and email address (maximum of 2 representatives). Additional information: Please access the Invitation to Tender documentation via the Jaggaer platform https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html And search for ITT reference itt_1311 - Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening, should you wish to participate in this opportunity. If you are not currently registered on the DfT's Jaggaer platform, please register your organisation for an account.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d65b9f8d-763f-42c5-aa82-31be5975ecf1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4333647e-799f-42d0-916e-5b3a2d7c28b5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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