--- title: "Provision of Scientific Research for threat items" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1bfae6f3-df57-4849-97a7-bda392cbb8cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1bfae6f3-df57-4849-97a7-bda392cbb8cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bfae6f3-df57-4849-97a7-bda392cbb8cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bfae6f3-df57-4849-97a7-bda392cbb8cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2016-11-23" --- # Provision of Scientific Research for threat items Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bfae6f3-df57-4849-97a7-bda392cbb8cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1bfae6f3-df57-4849-97a7-bda392cbb8cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bfae6f3-df57-4849-97a7-bda392cbb8cc.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is seeking to appoint a supplier for the provision of scientific research on threat items through a tender process titled "Provision of Scientific Research for threat items." This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically related to research and testing. The tender period is set to close on 6th December 2016, with contract performance expected to commence on 19th December 2016 and conclude by 28th February 2017. Interested suppliers must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite prior to responding, ensuring they possess a valid DUNS number as part of the application process. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific research, particularly those with expertise in the measurement of material properties such as conductivity, permeability, and remanence. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract could significantly enhance their portfolio and experience in working with government bodies. Businesses capable of delivering these specialised research services will find this tender advantageous for fostering long-term partnerships and expanding their client base within the public sector. ## Notice The Home Office is looking to appoint a supplier to work with their Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) department to deliver the following research requirement: CAST has been investigating how to improve the quality of metal detection which could be used in parcel hubs to detect threat items. The successful supplier will be responsible for taking sets of measurements from a selected group of metal items, including potential threats, and reporting their findings back to the customer. The measurements required are conductivity, permeability and remanence. These are three characteristics of materials which dictate how the materials behave in the presence of a magnetic field. If you feel this may be a service you are able to provide, please express your interest via the instructions below. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c18c63-94c0-4839-be29-2c22e14b63c7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2016 - 28 Feb 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator ## Release History - 23 Nov 2016 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c18c63-94c0-4839-be29-2c22e14b63c7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c18c63-94c0-4839-be29-2c22e14b63c7 23rd November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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