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title: "Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening"
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# Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d65b9f8d-763f-42c5-aa82-31be5975ecf1

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking an Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening through an open procedure tender. The procurement has a value of £290,000 and the tender deadline is set for 14th February 2023. The contract period is from 14th March 2023 to 31st March 2028. The DfT will host a Bidder Briefing Session on 27th January 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

This tender, issued by the DfT, presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research and development services and related consultancy services. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses interested in providing an explosive detection system for cabin baggage screening should consider participating in this opportunity to support the Department for Transport's R&D program and security capability enhancement efforts.

## Notice

The DfT carries out evaluations of commercially available security equipment testing automated detection capability against performance standards. As part of the continuing increase in security capability, the DfT are looking to purchase commercial equipment in support of its R&D program to assist in the speed of deployment of new algorithms and better systems. As part of that program the DfT Research, Analysis and Development (RAD) team are looking to purchase an explosive detection system for cabin baggage (EDSCB) computer tomography x-ray system, with ongoing support and maintenance. Please see the procurement documents for all information. The DfT is planning to host a Bidder Briefing Session on 27 January 2023 hosted via Microsoft Teams. Additional information, including the final date/time, will be circulated via Jaggaer in due course. If you would like to attend, please raise a clarification via Jaggaer with the representative's name, job title and email address (maximum of 2 representatives). Additional information: Please access the Invitation to Tender documentation via the Jaggaer platform https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html And search for ITT reference itt_1311 - Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening, should you wish to participate in this opportunity. If you are not currently registered on the DfT's Jaggaer platform, please register your organisation for an account.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4333647e-799f-42d0-916e-5b3a2d7c28b5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2023 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4333647e-799f-42d0-916e-5b3a2d7c28b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4333647e-799f-42d0-916e-5b3a2d7c28b5
  16th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

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