Tender

Rail Security Exercise

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Tender

10 Sep 2021 at 15:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently seeking proposals for a Rail Security Exercise project, aimed at enhancing national security within the transport sector. This open procurement process falls under the services category, with an anticipated value of approximately £80,000. The tender period ends on 30th September 2021, after which the contract is set to commence on 2nd November 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2022. The project's delivery address is located in London, SW1P 4DR, and it aims to involve research and development, focusing on counter-terrorism and cyber security efforts.

This opportunity presents a significant scope for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in transport security, resilience planning, and related consultancy services. Businesses that specialise in research and development within the security sector will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the DfT could open avenues for long-term partnerships and contribute to national safety initiatives, making it a valuable opportunity for capable providers in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Security Exercise

Notice Description

The Transport Security, Resilience and Response (TSRR) within DfT, leads on national security matters, ranging from counter terrorism and cyber security to planning for and responding to natural hazards or civil contingencies. We deliver expertise to support security and resilience policy teams whilst also providing the department's 24/7 response for all security or civil contingency incidents. The team works with security and intelligence partners from across government to mitigate risk to the UK's transport sector. The aim of this procurement is to run a Rail Security Exercise project which will be overseen by the Research, Analysis and Development (RAD) team within DfT. RAD are a team of scientists responsible for providing data and evidence that support decisions around maintaining a safe and secure transport infrastructure. The Department for Transport (DfT) invites proposals for the Rail Security Exercise project. The anticipated value of the project is approximately PS80,000. This value is given in good faith as a guide to aid Tenderer's planning for submitting their Tender. It should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods or services to any value and does not form part of the Contract. Suppliers will need to register on the E-Sourcing Portal to access and bid for the opportunity: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Project: tender_1600 - Rail Security Exercise

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9f18bc2-2361-4351-8cd1-530d8e94e8c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee23a4d-869c-420a-a985-5ef4e85a4a5d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sam.hatton@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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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