Tender

Provision of a Third Party Certifier and Quality Assurer of Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs)

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

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Tender

24 Dec 2019 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Aviation Authority is seeking tenders for the provision of a Third Party Certifier and Quality Assurer of Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs) under the UK National Aviation Security Programme. Published on 24th December 2019, this tender falls under the services category, specifically related to explosives and security services. The tender period is set to conclude on 20th January 2020, and the expected contract period will run from 1st May 2020 to 30th April 2027. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure for this procurement process.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, quality assurance, and explosive detection systems. Companies with expertise in certifying and maintaining standards for security equipment, particularly those that can demonstrate capability in managing quality assurance processes, are encouraged to compete. The anticipated growth in the market for regulated Explosive Detection Dog provision in the UK offers a promising path for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their services in the security sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Third Party Certifier and Quality Assurer of Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs)

Notice Description

Requirements for the Provision of a Third Party Certifier and Quality Assurer of Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs) - Regulated under the UK National Aviation Security Programme (NASP) Under the National Aviation Security Programme (NASP), the UK has an Explosive Detection Dog (EDD) capability which requires dog and handler teams to be certified and a commitment to regular Quality Assurance (QA) to maintain standards. It is proposed that in future the certification and QA functions should be carried out by a third party accredited by the CAA on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT). Under this arrangement, CAA will maintain oversight of the third party certification/QA provider on a continuous basis and will be responsible for ensuring that the process operates effectively. The overall policy on the use of EDD will continue to be owned by DfT. There will be additional expert input from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) who currently undertake FREDDs certification and QA on behalf of DfT The certification and quality assurance activity is moving from a proof of concept stage and into the commercial market where, based on levels of interest already indicated by FREDDs teams, are expected to show considerable growth. There are also the potential benefits of anticipated expansion of regulated EDD provision in the UK to be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a93cfad-a4fb-45aa-b1a1-44f509302339
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

24600000 - Explosives

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

38546000 - Explosives detection system

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

75222000 - Civil defence services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2027 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
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jo.cottell@caa.co.uk
Contact Phone
+443301382256

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH6 0YR
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

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