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title: "National Security Science and Research Programme Contract Extension 25-26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dc9b"
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# National Security Science and Research Programme Contract Extension 25-26

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dc9b

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has extended the 'National Security Science and Research Programme Contract' for the period 2025-2026, with PA Consulting Services Ltd continuing as the service provider. This contract focuses on transport security solutions and technical expertise, primarily in the UK region of London. The procurement project has transitioned from the award phase to completion, with an award value extending to £16M, up from an initial £12M after the inclusion of the 12-month extension up until March 2026. The contract supports a range of research, analysis, and innovation activities in the transport services sector, excluding waste transport. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for companies involved in transport security research and development. The qualifications and requirements specified under this contract emphasize quality and price, with a high weighting on quality (80%). Firms with capabilities in delivering technological and scientific research, managing extensive analytical projects, and innovating transport security measures are well-suited to vie for sub-contracting opportunities under this contract extension. Collaborating with established entities such as PA Consulting, this project encourages the engagement of niche sciences and technology companies, enhancing their project portfolios and market presence in transport security services.

## Notice

The National Security Science and Research (NSSR) Programme is a Division in the DfT and is the primary source of transport security technical expertise in Whitehall. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001937-2022?origin=SearchResults&p=1 The NSSR Programme Contract was awarded to PA Consulting in January 2022 with an end date of March 2025 with a maximum PS12M value. The Contract included an optional Extension provision; "The Authority may extend the Contract for a period of up to 12 months, the terms and conditions of the Contract (and all associated Schedules) shall apply throughout any such extended period". This Contract Award Notice is to confirm that this Extension has been invoked by a further 12 months up until March 2026 with a maximum PS4M value. This takes the total maximum Contract value to PS16M.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The NSSR is a Division in the DfT and is the primary source of transport security technical expertise in Whitehall. The NSSR Programme is key to providing a robust scientific evidence base to wider policy, developing transport security solutions, and setting and ensuring compliance against standards for security equipment across all transport modes. This includes delivering a range of research, analysis and innovation activity, either directly or through a third party. Further Requirements will continue to be developed throughout the contract term. Additional information: Quality 80%. Price 20%.

Renewal: Ongoing requirements and potential extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036122-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036122-2024
- 21 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001937-2022
- 2 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021804-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dft.gov.uk
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001937-2022?origin=SearchResults&p=1
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport

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