--- title: "Evaluating Detection Systems for Explosives and Weapons" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a4f4afb-b9aa-43cc-a944-fc80b3404c0e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a4f4afb-b9aa-43cc-a944-fc80b3404c0e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a4f4afb-b9aa-43cc-a944-fc80b3404c0e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a4f4afb-b9aa-43cc-a944-fc80b3404c0e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2019-04-30" --- # Evaluating Detection Systems for Explosives and Weapons Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a4f4afb-b9aa-43cc-a944-fc80b3404c0e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a4f4afb-b9aa-43cc-a944-fc80b3404c0e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a4f4afb-b9aa-43cc-a944-fc80b3404c0e.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Evaluating Detection Systems for Explosives and Weapons". The project focuses on the explosives industry and aims to assess and expand the supplier base for testing security technologies, including X-ray baggage screening and explosive trace detection. The engagement period for this tender ends on 24th May 2019. Key documents related to the expression of interest are available for review, with the procurement initiated recently on 30th April 2019, and the primary location for contracts is the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in security technology testing and evaluation. Companies involved in areas such as engineering, technology development, and research and experimental development would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The DfT is interested in engaging with both established suppliers and small to medium enterprises, highlighting an inclusive approach to fostering innovation in security detection systems. ## Notice The Department for Transport (DfT) and other UK Government departments are looking to expand our pool of suppliers to test and evaluate detection systems for explosives and weapons. Can you help us? We are seeking expressions of interest from organisations in industry and academia who have the capability to test and evaluate security technologies in areas such as: X-ray baggage screening, people screening, cargo screening, metal detection, stand-off threat detection, and explosive trace detection. We spend in the order of PS1M per annum testing explosives and weapons detection technologies, and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how you can contribute to meeting our requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee78f25d-3d15-4267-8974-2aca7a7a2c75 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 May 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 24600000 - Explosives - 38546000 - Explosives detection system - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials ## Release History - 30 Apr 2019 at 13:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee78f25d-3d15-4267-8974-2aca7a7a2c75 - 29 Apr 2019 at 15:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee78f25d-3d15-4267-8974-2aca7a7a2c75 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee78f25d-3d15-4267-8974-2aca7a7a2c75 30th April 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2653c5b6-d4d0-4d62-85d6-c07caa22d5e0 Expression of Interest - Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec823d8b-45d3-425f-b5bc-2e5b48036d87 Expression of Interest - Response Form ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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