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title: "3D CT Airport Cabin Baggage Screening: Time on Task"
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# 3D CT Airport Cabin Baggage Screening: Time on Task

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d2239d0-5c68-4898-87f6-120446718ad0

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking bids for a contract titled "3D CT Airport Cabin Baggage Screening: Time on Task," which falls under research services in the UK. The procurement process, currently in the award stage, concluded the tender period on 5 November 2021, and the contract was awarded on 2 December 2021, with a total value of £87,234. The work will be conducted in the South East region of England, specifically aimed at optimising the session length for airport x-ray screeners using advanced 3D Computed Tomography technology.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and technology, particularly those with expertise in aviation security and imaging technologies. Companies capable of delivering innovative methods to enhance baggage screening efficacy could benefit significantly from this project. The contract supports advancements in airport safety protocols, thereby encouraging growth in sectors focused on security solutions and technological research.

## Notice

Research is required to identify the optimum session length for airport x-ray screeners using 3D Computed Tomography (3D CT) Computerised Image Processing technology to screen cabin baggage for threat items. This work is a continuation of a study currently underway to explore optimum screening time for remote screeners of 2D cabin baggage X-ray.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53872cac-275f-4c90-a65b-4e939a74fc93 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,234 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,234 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2021 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53872cac-275f-4c90-a65b-4e939a74fc93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53872cac-275f-4c90-a65b-4e939a74fc93
  10th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4eca1c2-f703-4ed7-9ba7-b8b9fe0b0c1a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f608ac8a-0a23-42a3-97ca-af7b7a772430
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72de222d-f25c-421e-bec0-17ca8727250d

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