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title: "Rapiscan (Morpho) Detection Maintenance and Consumables 2024 Extension (Feb - July)"
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# Rapiscan (Morpho) Detection Maintenance and Consumables 2024 Extension (Feb - July)

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4ba5f97-bb24-441b-a98a-3de2650e55f2

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract to Rapiscan Systems Ltd for the provision of 'Planned Preventative Maintenance' and 'Corrective Maintenance' services, as well as consumables for Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) machines. The contract entails an extension lasting from February 2024 to July 2024, with a total value of £117,416.98. The procurement method used for this direct award was a Single Tender Action (below threshold). The contract was awarded on 12th March 2024, and the deadline for the tender period was 31st January 2024. The services are aimed at ensuring the proper functioning of ETD machines deployed overseas by DfT ASIO.

This contract presents a business growth opportunity for companies providing repair and maintenance services of security equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly find this tender suitable for competition. The contract falls under the main procurement category of services and is located in London, United Kingdom (postal code: SW1P 4DR). The Department for Transport (DfT) acted as the buyer in this procurement process, engaging directly with Rapiscan Systems Ltd as the supplier. Enterprises looking to expand their service offerings in the security equipment repair and maintenance sector should consider exploring potential collaborations or future bidding opportunities within this industry category.

## Notice

Rapiscan Systems Ltd have since 2009 been awarded through various open competitions provided DfT with 'Planned Preventative Maintenance' service plans per year; and, adhoc Corrective Maintenance' + provision of consumables associated with Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) machines, which were produced by Rapiscan Systems Ltd themselves. DfT are responsible for ensuring the ETD machines are kept in good working order for use by end users at overseas airports, whether by host states or airlines, the latter of which undertake additional measures at the gate in certain countries. Therefore, whilst DfT retains this responsibility, it requires provision for an additional 6 months of Services for DfT ASIO's Explosive Trace Detection machines currently deployed overseas. The provision of this service will be continually reviewed and may require further 6 month extensions to continue these services. This award is for a further 6 month extension (Feb 24 - July 24).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c600e7-52d8-4c78-b3b5-dd4f57612eb6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £117,416 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,416 |
| 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 | RAPISCAN SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2024 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c600e7-52d8-4c78-b3b5-dd4f57612eb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c600e7-52d8-4c78-b3b5-dd4f57612eb6
  21st March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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