--- title: "Early Engagement - DfT National Capability Testing Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e20db07d-d142-4564-9a1b-797f03a8b13a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e20db07d-d142-4564-9a1b-797f03a8b13a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e20db07d-d142-4564-9a1b-797f03a8b13a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e20db07d-d142-4564-9a1b-797f03a8b13a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2024-09-04" --- # Early Engagement - DfT National Capability Testing Centre Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e20db07d-d142-4564-9a1b-797f03a8b13a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e20db07d-d142-4564-9a1b-797f03a8b13a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e20db07d-d142-4564-9a1b-797f03a8b13a.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Early Engagement - DfT National Capability Testing Centre". The industry categories include explosives, security equipment, and research services, highlighting the central role of the National Capability Testing Centre in handling, manufacturing, and disposing of explosives to national and international standards. This early engagement period runs until 20 September 2024, wherein stakeholders can provide feedback and complete questionnaires. The tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs involved in the defence, security, and research sectors. Businesses specialising in explosives, security equipment including nuclear and chemical protection gear, and those offering related consultancy services will find this engagement beneficial. By participating, companies can align their capabilities with the DfT's standards and strengthen their prospects for future procurement opportunities. The involvement in this assessment phase will help businesses refine their services and potentially secure significant government contracts. ## Notice Deadline extension to the below Early Engagement Notice. The National Capability Testing Centre is a key part of the Department for Transport's (DfT) testing capabilities and provides a central location for the handling, manufacture and disposal of explosives against national and international standards, such as, but not limited to, European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) as well as the storing of firearms and knives. DfT need a new site and we are currently assessing the market capabilities on offer, before defining our detailed requirements. Participation will not guarantee being a part of any future procurement. If any future procurement is restricted to certain suppliers, a suitable set of criteria will be applied to select participants. Suppliers are invited to complete and return the attached Questionnaire by 5pm, Friday 20th September. Further response guidance can be found within the attachment. We welcome all feedback. All responses will be treated as Commercially Sensitive. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9265ec5b-2440-49cd-b48d-909efcea687e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 - 24 - Chemical products - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 24600000 - Explosives - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials - 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment ## Release History - 4 Sep 2024 at 11:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9265ec5b-2440-49cd-b48d-909efcea687e - 20 Aug 2024 at 15:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3dda21-a057-4a8d-9f9e-5547bff14814 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9265ec5b-2440-49cd-b48d-909efcea687e 4th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3dda21-a057-4a8d-9f9e-5547bff14814 20th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74dedbce-3dd4-417e-be3d-8c5f30f17021 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b47c7b7-488e-4410-a472-9bfcc7d9041e n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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