--- title: "FASS Testing Facility for Explosive Detection" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d929aee7-eddc-4f40-b56f-81e1900d9c54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d929aee7-eddc-4f40-b56f-81e1900d9c54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d929aee7-eddc-4f40-b56f-81e1900d9c54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d929aee7-eddc-4f40-b56f-81e1900d9c54.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2019-06-10" --- # FASS Testing Facility for Explosive Detection Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d929aee7-eddc-4f40-b56f-81e1900d9c54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d929aee7-eddc-4f40-b56f-81e1900d9c54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d929aee7-eddc-4f40-b56f-81e1900d9c54.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport is inviting tenders for the "FASS Testing Facility for Explosive Detection" to support the Future Aviation Security Solutions (FASS) programme. This opportunity is categorised under services, specifically within the explosives industry. The tender period is open until 5th July 2019, with the contract period commencing on 7th August 2019 and extending through to 28th February 2021. The procurement process is being conducted via an open procedure below the financial threshold, allowing broad participation from various suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide services related to explosives detection technology and testing. Businesses with expertise in technical testing, research, and consultancy in the field of explosives would be well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their operations and contribute to aviation security solutions. ## Notice The Future Aviation Security Solutions (FASS) programme is seeking a commercial service provider to support the work of the programme in the following area: Supplying an explosives detection technology/solution testing facility including: * Management of detection technology testing using commercial off the shelf explosives. * Plan and implement testing protocols through collaboration with the FASS programme and its partners. * Undertake testing of detection technology to an agreed standard and provide feedback on testing outcomes by means of a trial report. * Acquisition, storage, maintenance and disposal of COTS explosive materials during the contracting period. * Acquisition, storage, maintenance and disposal of basic stream of commerce luggage items for testing of detection technology. For access to the AWARD system please email ruth.morley@dft.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153ad31b-2051-45a6-9fa4-29710e9f718e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Aug 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | THE 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 - 24 - Chemical products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 24600000 - Explosives - 38546000 - Explosives detection system - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2019 at 13:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153ad31b-2051-45a6-9fa4-29710e9f718e - 10 Jun 2019 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153ad31b-2051-45a6-9fa4-29710e9f718e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153ad31b-2051-45a6-9fa4-29710e9f718e 10th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3341534b-711d-46e9-abf0-b28308086cdb - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5598f9bc-b723-4daf-bf3f-da2af21a9bca - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c1526d3-d7e6-44cc-b1e5-b06278b8bb52 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ce75a9e-442c-46bb-a747-4e52a214f6ef - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcfb15ac-46cf-4356-961d-f6c0e7969788 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9186f72-0be2-41ba-9312-1d04b5147e10 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1dab7d4d-6de9-40b2-8a0a-4b2a954a6f14 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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