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title: "L21029-T-TS - Covert testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4f093af-7f74-417e-a6de-70408f01e93d"
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buyer: "LONDON LUTON AIRPORT"
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# L21029-T-TS - Covert testing

Buyer: LONDON LUTON AIRPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4f093af-7f74-417e-a6de-70408f01e93d

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by London Luton Airport, which is seeking to award a contract for the provision of a covert testing regime in accordance with the Department for Transport standards. The tender, titled "L21029-T-TS - Covert testing", is classified under the category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. This open procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 28th June 2021. The total contract value is £250,000, with a minimum threshold of £190,000, and the contract period is set to commence from 1st September 2021 and end on 31st August 2025, with the option of a one-year extension.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the security services industry. Businesses that specialise in covert operations, security assessments, or testing methodologies would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, given the nature of the work, organisations with experience in compliance with departmental standards would stand an advantage in the bidding process. Interested parties are encouraged to review the additional information provided by the airport regarding the application process.

## Notice

London Luton Airport requires the provision of covert testing regime in line with Department for Transport standards to test operatives and processes to highlight best practice and any weaknesses. This contract would be awarded on a 3 year + 1 year extension. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/llaol/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a61dbded-78b4-4433-81a0-42a260119071 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON LUTON AIRPORT |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU2 9LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Wigmore |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 14:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a61dbded-78b4-4433-81a0-42a260119071
- 14 Jun 2021 at 14:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a61dbded-78b4-4433-81a0-42a260119071
- 14 Jun 2021 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a61dbded-78b4-4433-81a0-42a260119071

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a61dbded-78b4-4433-81a0-42a260119071
  14th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/LLAOL/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/llaol/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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