Award

www.dft.gov.uk

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2023 at 14:54

Tender

16 Jan 2023 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has recently completed a procurement process for an Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening. The DfT aims to enhance security capability through research and development services. The contract, with a value of £283,102.94, was signed on 14th February 2023. The buyer, Department for Transport, is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender for an Explosive Detection System presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development and security equipment sectors. Companies offering security technology solutions and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. Being an active stage tender, interested businesses should consider the bid validity period of 90 days and the submission deadline of 14th February 2023 for potential growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

www.dft.gov.uk

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 purchased 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 have purchased an Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0397bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008512-2023
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)

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
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£283,102 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMITHS DETECTION – WATFORD

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