Planning

Early Engagement - DfT National Capability Testing Centre

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Sep 2024 at 11:52

Planning

20 Aug 2024 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Early Engagement - DfT National Capability Testing Centre". The industry categories include explosives, security equipment, and research services, highlighting the central role of the National Capability Testing Centre in handling, manufacturing, and disposing of explosives to national and international standards. This early engagement period runs until 20 September 2024, wherein stakeholders can provide feedback and complete questionnaires. The tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs involved in the defence, security, and research sectors. Businesses specialising in explosives, security equipment including nuclear and chemical protection gear, and those offering related consultancy services will find this engagement beneficial. By participating, companies can align their capabilities with the DfT's standards and strengthen their prospects for future procurement opportunities. The involvement in this assessment phase will help businesses refine their services and potentially secure significant government contracts.

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Notice Title

Early Engagement - DfT National Capability Testing Centre

Notice Description

Deadline extension to the below Early Engagement Notice. The National Capability Testing Centre is a key part of the Department for Transport's (DfT) testing capabilities and provides a central location for the handling, manufacture and disposal of explosives against national and international standards, such as, but not limited to, European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) as well as the storing of firearms and knives. DfT need a new site and we are currently assessing the market capabilities on offer, before defining our detailed requirements. Participation will not guarantee being a part of any future procurement. If any future procurement is restricted to certain suppliers, a suitable set of criteria will be applied to select participants. Suppliers are invited to complete and return the attached Questionnaire by 5pm, Friday 20th September. Further response guidance can be found within the attachment. We welcome all feedback. All responses will be treated as Commercially Sensitive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9265ec5b-2440-49cd-b48d-909efcea687e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

24600000 - Explosives

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Ryan Wake
Contact Email
ryan.wake@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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