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title: "Contract Award Notice Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening"
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# Contract Award Notice Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-552dd569-6a7e-4cc8-8547-0bff098912ae

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for "Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening" to Smiths Detection - Watford Limited. The procurement method was an open procedure (above threshold), with a contract value of £290,000. The contract period is from March 14, 2023, to March 31, 2028. The tender period ended on February 14, 2023. The contract was awarded on March 13, 2023, and the award notice was published on March 23, 2023. The location for delivery is in London, United Kingdom.

This contract award presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector to engage in providing security equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender. Companies with experience in the security industry and consultancy services could find this opportunity suitable for growth. Interested businesses should take note of the specific deadline for contract delivery and align their capabilities with the requirements outlined in the tender for a chance to secure future contracts with the Department for Transport.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening. The DfT carries out evaluations of commercially available security equipment testing automated detection capability against performance standards. As part of the continuing increase in security capability, the DfT have purchased commercial equipment in support of its R&D program to assist in the speed of deployment of new algorithms and better systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4097ec29-34d1-4507-aea8-8271751ef78f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £283,102 |
| 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 | SMITHS DETECTION - WATFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4097ec29-34d1-4507-aea8-8271751ef78f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4097ec29-34d1-4507-aea8-8271751ef78f
  23rd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9a5b8eb-fa2b-450c-8245-9003eb4179d8
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