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title: "RM5168 SO8258 PROVISION OF EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTION EQUIPMENT"
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published: "2016-11-18"
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# RM5168 SO8258 PROVISION OF EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTION EQUIPMENT

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c103fa1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the provision of explosive trace detection equipment, with the title "RM5168 SO8258." The buyer is the Crown Commercial Service, operating within the goods sector, specifically under miscellaneous evaluation and testing instruments, and based in Newport, Wales. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the award was made to Implant Sciences Corporation for a contract valued at £22,650, which commenced on 13 February 2015 and ended on 12 February 2016. The procurement stage is complete, and relevant documentation is available for review.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in security and testing equipment, particularly those specialising in explosive detection technology. Companies capable of providing similar goods or services, as well as those with experience in the aviation security sector, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts of this nature. Engaging with government procurement processes can facilitate connections with public bodies and bolster business growth through expanded contract offerings in this specialised market.

## Notice

The purpose of the requirement is for one explosive trace detection device designed for operational use in an aviation check-point scenario.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad65ea54-6bba-42be-8da1-fd82cc8e3043 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2015 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2015 - 12 Feb 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,650 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPLANT SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad65ea54-6bba-42be-8da1-fd82cc8e3043

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad65ea54-6bba-42be-8da1-fd82cc8e3043
  9th April 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/731ee905-d1b8-4376-b24a-cbd6f03b92bc
  Transparency Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6da6e4a6-526d-4a81-850e-f1c0ba1537ad
  Transparency contract

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