--- title: "Provision of a Third Party Assessor of Threat Image Projection (TIP) Image Libraries and Collation of TIP Data" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a820d173-9c79-4727-b890-9b7ac22567db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a820d173-9c79-4727-b890-9b7ac22567db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a820d173-9c79-4727-b890-9b7ac22567db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a820d173-9c79-4727-b890-9b7ac22567db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY" published: "2023-08-21" --- # Provision of a Third Party Assessor of Threat Image Projection (TIP) Image Libraries and Collation of TIP Data Buyer: CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a820d173-9c79-4727-b890-9b7ac22567db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a820d173-9c79-4727-b890-9b7ac22567db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a820d173-9c79-4727-b890-9b7ac22567db.json) ## Summary The Civil Aviation Authority is seeking a Third Party Assessor for Threat Image Projection (TIP) Image Libraries and Collation of TIP Data under the National Aviation Security Programme (NASP). This service involves assessing and approving image libraries created by third-party suppliers to meet security screening requirements at UK airports. The procurement method is selective with a restricted procedure. The tender period ends on 20th September 2023, and the contract period starts from 20th October 2023 to 17th October 2025. The total contract value is £100,000. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in system quality assurance assessment and review services to engage with the Civil Aviation Authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to bid. The selected contractor will manage physical threat item libraries, assess and update image libraries, collate monthly TIP data from over 50 UK airports, and provide analysis reports to the CAA. This opportunity offers a foothold in the aviation security industry and potential for continued work with expanding TIP applications. ## Notice Under the National Aviation Security Programme (NASP), the UK has regulated the use of Threat Image Projection (TIP), and this will shortly become mandatory for the screening of cabin baggage and items carried at all airport passenger and staff checkpoints. Historically the image libraries have been centrally provided by the Department for Transport (DfT), however given the increasing range of security screening equipment available, moving forward the Civil Aviation Authority will be seeking to assess and approve libraries created by third party suppliers, including by the equipment manufacturers themselves, using a set of standardised physical threat articles. After initial approval, image libraries must have 10% of their images updated and re-approved annually. There are currently 8 libraries which have already been approved and would require annual re-approval. The CAA is accordingly looking to identify and contract with an independent third party (ie one who is not involved in the production of the libraries) to assess the content and suitability of new or amended image libraries against agreed criteria, and provide advice and recommendations as to their approval or otherwise. The supplier would be required to manage the physical threat item library and to undertake assessment of both initial and annual updates of image libraries. Additionally, the contractor would receive and collate monthly TIP data generated, which would be provided direct by around 50 UK airports, conduct initial analysis of the data received, and provide monthly reports to the CAA based on this data . It is important both for the ongoing resource and functionality of the capability, and also its independence, that the assessment is carried out by a third party appointed by the CAA on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT). Under this arrangement, CAA will maintain oversight of the third party provider on a continuous basis. In the future the use of TIP may be extended to other areas of aviation security screening, such as hold baggage, cargo and in-flight supplies, each of which would require initial and subsequent re-approval of TIP libraries. For library approvals it is envisaged the contractor would levy a fee direct from the applicant for each application assessed, based on a scale of charges to be agreed with the CAA. The cost of collating and analysing TIP data would be charged direct to the CAA. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b962577-92eb-4033-b9d2-3e846e8a378b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Oct 2023 - 17 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY | | Locality | CRAWLEY | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH6 0YR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) | | Local authority | Crawley | | Electoral ward | Langley Green & Tushmore | | Westminster constituency | Crawley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2023 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b962577-92eb-4033-b9d2-3e846e8a378b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b962577-92eb-4033-b9d2-3e846e8a378b 21st August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Crawley:-System-quality-assurance-assessment-and-review-services./D9ZWBBJQ78 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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