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title: "X-Ray Diffraction System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-090caebc-1356-48d9-9416-13f3b36570af"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# X-Ray Diffraction System

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-090caebc-1356-48d9-9416-13f3b36570af

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) is conducting an open tender for an X-Ray Diffraction System to enhance its security capabilities. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with proposals accepted until 10 February 2022. The installation and delivery are to take place at a DfT facility in London, with the contract commencing on 28 February 2022 and lasting until 31 March 2024. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically involving transport services and research and development services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced security equipment and technology, particularly those with expertise in x-ray systems and automated detection capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may provide innovative solutions in the field of automated security systems, thus playing a vital role in supporting DfT’s research and development initiatives.

## Notice

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 are looking to purchase 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 are looking to purchase an x-ray diffraction system for the use of screening passenger cabin baggage. The scope of this purchase will be for installation and delivery of a system to a DfT UK facility that detects explosive materials using automated algorithms for diffraction spectra of x-rays and for the maintenance and support of the deployed system. Additional information: Please access the Invitation to Tender documentation via the Jaggaer platform https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html and search for ITT reference code itt_694. If you are not currently registered on the DfT's Jaggaer platform, please register your organisation for an account as soon as possible in order to participate in the procurement exercise. Information on how to register is available on the Jaggaer homepage via the above link.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29e5810-a29b-44bc-ae38-ae98663f754f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2022 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29e5810-a29b-44bc-ae38-ae98663f754f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29e5810-a29b-44bc-ae38-ae98663f754f
  12th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
  Link to e-Sourcing Portal.

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