Tender

Provision of a Third Party Assessor of Threat Image Projection (TIP) Image Libraries and Collation of TIP Data

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Aug 2023 at 11:06

Planning

20 Mar 2023 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Aviation Authority in Crawley, United Kingdom, has issued a tender titled "Provision of a Third Party Assessor of Threat Image Projection (TIP) Image Libraries and Collation of TIP Data" in the services category for system quality assurance assessment and review services. The procurement stage is in the "Active" status with a total contract value of 100,000 GBP. The deadline for tender submission is set for 20th September 2023. The procurement method is selective with details of a renewal option for up to 5 years.

This tender by the Civil Aviation Authority presents an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in system quality assurance assessment and review services to compete. Businesses capable of managing physical threat item libraries, assessing image libraries, and collating TIP data are well-suited to participate. The authority requires an independent third party to provide continuous assessment services over a contract term of maximum 7 years. Interested suppliers must meet suitability, economic, and technical selection criteria provided in the documentation.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Third Party Assessor of Threat Image Projection (TIP) Image Libraries and Collation of TIP Data

Notice Description

System quality assurance assessment and review services. Under the National Aviation Security Programme (NASP), the UK has regulated the use of Threat Image Projection (TIP), and this will shortly become mandatory for the screening of cabin baggage and items carried at all airport passenger and staff checkpoints. Historically the image libraries have been centrally provided by the Department for Transport (DfT), however given the increasing range of security screening equipment available, moving forward the Civil Aviation Authority will be seeking to assess and approve libraries created by third party suppliers, including by the equipment manufacturers themselves, using a set of standardised physical threat articles. After initial approval, image libraries must have 10% of their images updated and re-approved annually. There are currently 8 libraries which have already been approved and would require annual re-approval. The CAA is accordingly looking to identify and contract with an independent third party (ie one who is not involved in the production of the libraries) to assess the content and suitability of new or amended image libraries against agreed criteria, and provide advice and recommendations as to their approval or otherwise. The supplier would be required to manage the physical threat item library and to undertake assessment of both initial and annual updates of image libraries. Additionally, the contractor would receive and collate monthly TIP data generated, which would be provided direct by around 50 UK airports, conduct initial analysis of the data received, and provide monthly reports to the CAA based on this data . It is important both for the ongoing resource and functionality of the capability, and also its independence, that the assessment is carried out by a third party appointed by the CAA on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT). Under this arrangement, CAA will maintain oversight of the third party provider on a continuous basis. In the future the use of TIP may be extended to other areas of aviation security screening, such as hold baggage, cargo and in-flight supplies, each of which would require initial and subsequent re-approval of TIP libraries. For library approvals it is envisaged the contractor would levy a fee direct from the applicant for each application assessed, based on a scale of charges to be agreed with the CAA. The cost of collating and analysing TIP data would be charged direct to the CAA. Quantity or scope: It is anticipated that the Contract will be awarded for an initial period of 2 years, subject to an annual review, from the Commencement Date ("the initial Contract Term"). The contract may be extended on the same terms and conditions at CAA's option for a further period or periods of 12 months not exceeding 5 years in total; The maximum duration of the Contract Term will therefore be 7 years from the Commencement Date. The contract value reflects the costs which will be chargeable to the CAA only, please note this does not include library assessments, the supplier would levy a fee direct from the applicant for each application assessed, based on a scale of charges to be agreed with the CAA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b471
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024490-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Eva Berlin and Scott Taggart
Contact Email
eva.berlin@caa.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3300221500

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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