Planning

DfT National Capability Testing Centre Supplier Questionnaire

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

04 Sep 2024 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the upcoming procurement process for the National Capability Testing Centre, focusing on research and development services, including consultancy and evaluation services related to security and defence equipment. This initiative, part of the planning stage, seeks to assess market capabilities to develop a new site for handling, manufacturing, and disposing of explosives, as well as storing firearms and knives. The contract involves various industry categories, including transport services and nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment. Suppliers are invited to participate by submitting the supplier questionnaire by Friday, 13th September 2024, at 5pm.

This tender creates excellent opportunities for businesses specializing in security testing, explosive materials management, and advanced research and development services. Companies with expertise in complying with national and international standards, such as the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), will find this a lucrative opportunity. By participating in the early stages, firms can position themselves strongly for forthcoming procurement processes. It is particularly suited for enterprises with capabilities in comprehensive testing and evaluation of security equipment and related consultancy services. All feedback received during this phase will be valued and treated confidentially, offering businesses a chance to influence future procurement criteria.

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Notice Title

DfT National Capability Testing Centre Supplier Questionnaire

Notice Description

Deadline extension for the below notice, published 20/08/2024. The National Capability Testing Centre is a key part of the Department for Transport's (DfT) testing capabilities and provides a central location for the handling, manufacture and disposal of explosives against national and international standards, such as, but not limited to, European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) as well as the storing of firearms and knives. DfT need a new site and we are currently assessing the market capabilities on offer, before defining our detailed requirements. Participation will not guarantee being a part of any future procurement. If any future procurement is restricted to certain suppliers, a suitable set of criteria will be applied to select participants. Suppliers are invited to complete and return the Questionnaire (accessible at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9265ec5b-2440-49cd-b48d-909efcea687e) by 5pm, Friday 13th September. Further response guidance can be found within the attachment. We welcome all feedback. All responses will be treated as Commercially Sensitive.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further information is provided within the attached document, linked above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0497fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028257-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

24600000 - Explosives

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

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Ryan Wake
Contact Email
ryan.wake@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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