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title: "Provision of a Third Party Certifier and Quality Assurer of Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs)"
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# Provision of a Third Party Certifier and Quality Assurer of Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs)

Buyer: CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2c61a9c-3774-4698-919d-e9fe92b7dced

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## Summary

The Civil Aviation Authority has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Third Party Certifier and Quality Assurer of Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs). This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services, with a total value of £560,000. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically using a restricted procedure. The contract period is set to run from 10th July 2020 to 9th July 2022, and the tender was awarded on 1st June 2020, with the notice published on 1st August 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in security services, particularly those with expertise in quality assurance and explosive detection systems. Companies that specialise in regulatory compliance and certification within the aviation security sector, including both small and medium enterprises, are well-positioned to compete in this growing market. Given the anticipated expansion of regulated EDD provision in the UK, there is a considerable potential for business growth in this area.

## Notice

Requirements for the Provision of a Third Party Certifier and Quality Assurer of Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs) - Regulated under the UK National Aviation Security Programme (NASP) Under the National Aviation Security Programme (NASP), the UK has an Explosive Detection Dog (EDD) capability which requires dog and handler teams to be certified and a commitment to regular Quality Assurance (QA) to maintain standards. It is proposed that in future the certification and QA functions should be carried out by a third party accredited by the CAA on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT). Under this arrangement, CAA will maintain oversight of the third party certification/QA provider on a continuous basis and will be responsible for ensuring that the process operates effectively. The overall policy on the use of EDD will continue to be owned by DfT. There will be additional expert input from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) who currently undertake FREDDs certification and QA on behalf of DfT The certification and quality assurance activity is moving from a proof of concept stage and into the commercial market where, based on levels of interest already indicated by FREDDs teams, are expected to show considerable growth. There are also the potential benefits of anticipated expansion of regulated EDD provision in the UK to be considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef7fe6c5-83e1-4e94-a1a9-1b7d214cb62e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2020 - 9 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £560,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £560,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDLINE AVIATION SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 24600000 - Explosives
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38546000 - Explosives detection system
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials
- 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 75222000 - Civil defence services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2020 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef7fe6c5-83e1-4e94-a1a9-1b7d214cb62e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef7fe6c5-83e1-4e94-a1a9-1b7d214cb62e
  1st August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=501273942
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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