Award

National Security Science and Research Programme Contract Extension 25-26

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Nov 2024 at 14:38

Award

21 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Tender

02 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has extended the 'National Security Science and Research Programme Contract' for the period 2025-2026, with PA Consulting Services Ltd continuing as the service provider. This contract focuses on transport security solutions and technical expertise, primarily in the UK region of London. The procurement project has transitioned from the award phase to completion, with an award value extending to £16M, up from an initial £12M after the inclusion of the 12-month extension up until March 2026. The contract supports a range of research, analysis, and innovation activities in the transport services sector, excluding waste transport. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for companies involved in transport security research and development. The qualifications and requirements specified under this contract emphasize quality and price, with a high weighting on quality (80%). Firms with capabilities in delivering technological and scientific research, managing extensive analytical projects, and innovating transport security measures are well-suited to vie for sub-contracting opportunities under this contract extension. Collaborating with established entities such as PA Consulting, this project encourages the engagement of niche sciences and technology companies, enhancing their project portfolios and market presence in transport security services.

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Notice Title

National Security Science and Research Programme Contract Extension 25-26

Notice Description

The National Security Science and Research (NSSR) Programme is a Division in the DfT and is the primary source of transport security technical expertise in Whitehall. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001937-2022?origin=SearchResults&p=1 The NSSR Programme Contract was awarded to PA Consulting in January 2022 with an end date of March 2025 with a maximum PS12M value. The Contract included an optional Extension provision; "The Authority may extend the Contract for a period of up to 12 months, the terms and conditions of the Contract (and all associated Schedules) shall apply throughout any such extended period". This Contract Award Notice is to confirm that this Extension has been invoked by a further 12 months up until March 2026 with a maximum PS4M value. This takes the total maximum Contract value to PS16M.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NSSR is a Division in the DfT and is the primary source of transport security technical expertise in Whitehall. The NSSR Programme is key to providing a robust scientific evidence base to wider policy, developing transport security solutions, and setting and ensuring compliance against standards for security equipment across all transport modes. This includes delivering a range of research, analysis and innovation activity, either directly or through a third party. Further Requirements will continue to be developed throughout the contract term. Additional information: Quality 80%. Price 20%.

Renewal: Ongoing requirements and potential extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dc9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036122-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 1 Dec 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Sam Hatton
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk, sam.hatton@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

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