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title: "X-ray Configuration Change Test Set Contract Award Notice"
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# X-ray Configuration Change Test Set Contract Award Notice

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-550342b9-a162-4dc1-ac91-ba0e66bca7af

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the contract award for the "X-ray Configuration Change Test Set" by the Department for Transport (DfTc), located in London, United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £990,000, falls under the research and development services category (CPV code 73000000) and is part of an open procurement method. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd February 2022 and conclude on 30th April 2022. The tender was completed with the award notice published on 24th February 2022, following an open tender process that closed on 17th December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in explosive detection systems and related technologies. Companies engaged in the development and consultancy of aviation security equipment may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The awarding of the contract to Iconal Technology Limited illustrates the potential for SMEs to secure substantial government contracts within the aviation sector, thereby paving the way for growth and collaboration in the field of security services.

## Notice

Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) and Explosive Detection systems for Cabin Baggage (EDS-CB) are a class of screening equipment which include automated algorithms for the detection of explosives. Equipment which meets applicable standards are permitted to be used to screen both Hold and Cabin bags in aviation security. These systems are tested and approved for use by a common testing methodology (CTM) and conducted within the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), Common Evaluation Process (CEP). Equipment which is accredited as meeting a standard under the (CEP) is subsequently approved by a national regulator such as the Department for Transport in the UK and the specified system can then be used to screen baggage in regulated airports.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d3419f-b6b7-478a-9463-df199d354c09 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £990,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICONAL TECHNOLOGY |

## 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 Feb 2022 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d3419f-b6b7-478a-9463-df199d354c09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d3419f-b6b7-478a-9463-df199d354c09
  24th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6ca9961-9fd4-4202-94b6-1a924ada4d0a
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## Provenance

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