--- title: "NSTIx Anomaly Detection RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2118a628-c667-4708-9572-f3b8e423b244" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2118a628-c667-4708-9572-f3b8e423b244" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2118a628-c667-4708-9572-f3b8e423b244.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2118a628-c667-4708-9572-f3b8e423b244.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY" published: "2023-01-24" --- # NSTIx Anomaly Detection RFI Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2118a628-c667-4708-9572-f3b8e423b244 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2118a628-c667-4708-9572-f3b8e423b244) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2118a628-c667-4708-9572-f3b8e423b244.json) ## Summary The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory based in Salisbury, England, is planning a procurement process titled "NSTIx Anomaly Detection RFI" in the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. This tender, currently in the planning stage, involves engaging suppliers experienced in anomaly detection to address security challenges. The engagement end date for submissions is set for Friday 10th February 2023. This procurement process provides an opportunity for individuals or organisations with expertise in anomaly detection to contribute to potential future activities related to data sharing agreements. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking submissions from a wide range of sectors, highlighting suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Submissions need to be received by 18:00 on Friday 10th February 2023, with the collaboration event selection scheduled for the week commencing the 13th February. ## Notice The Protective Security Co-Creation Programme is part of the National Security Technology and Innovation Exchange (NSTIx) network. We are exploring how anomaly detection algorithms could be best used across and beyond government to help examine, identify and then detect concealed threat and contraband items in baggage, vehicles and cargo. Our aim is to build a better understanding of current market capability and to drive innovation and progress by bringing together the supplier and customer community. The specific focus of this project is data, and to address some of the challenges associated with it. We want to engage suppliers that have experience in anomaly detection to: understand what suppliers require to enable them to meet threat detection and security screening requirements; understand what data would be useful to share; and develop strategies as to how best to facilitate data sharing. The information you provide will assist in forming the basis of an in-person event designed to discuss these issues and challenges across the community and in developing a statement of requirements for potential future activities (such as data sharing agreements). We are seeking submissions from individuals / organisations that have experience in anomaly detection, irrespective of the market sector they are currently working in. Please note that this Request for Information (RFI) is not a commitment to any subsequent development. Responses to this RFI should be submitted using the attached form and uploaded to the Defence Sourcing Portal or emailed to acork@dstl.gov.uk. Submissions must be submitted by 18:00 on Friday 10th February 2023. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept any submissions after this point. Selection for the collaboration event will take place week commencing the 13th February and we will let you know whether you have been selected for the event on Friday 17th February 2023, at which point further details will be provided. The collaboration event is subject to receipt of an appropriate number of responses. If you have any questions or require further information regarding this RFI, then please email acork@dstl.gov.uk with "Anomaly Detection RFI Question" in the subject line. Any further information will only be shared with organisations who can credibly contribute to a UK security capability. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a56676f-3b31-4b3e-8434-61711bcd5d20 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Feb 2023 | | 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY | | Locality | SALISBURY | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP4 0JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | | Westminster constituency | Salisbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2023 at 17:11 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a56676f-3b31-4b3e-8434-61711bcd5d20 - 18 Jan 2023 at 15:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a56676f-3b31-4b3e-8434-61711bcd5d20 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a56676f-3b31-4b3e-8434-61711bcd5d20 24th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8033338-6723-4c76-8fa2-d1a5227cd859 RFI Response Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b342bcd4-814f-40d0-b773-7e59a38c512c Summary of Requirement - https://testcontracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=9992 Please see the link to the opportunity listing via DSP ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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