---
title: "X-Ray Diffraction System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0309c9"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0309c9"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0309c9.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0309c9.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2022-04-26"
---

# X-Ray Diffraction System

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0309c9

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0309c9)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0309c9.json)

## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Transport (DfT) involves the acquisition of an X-Ray Diffraction System, classified under research and development services, specifically aimed at enhancing security capabilities related to passenger cabin baggage screening. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender is currently in the active stage, with a contract value of £312,514.78. The tender opened on 11th January 2022 and the deadline for submission was 9th February 2022, with the contract having a duration of 720 days. The DfT is located in London, UK, and their objective is to implement advanced automated detection capabilities through the new equipment.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the fields of security technology, research and development services, and automated detection systems, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions for government contracts. Companies with expertise in x-ray technology, algorithm development for safety applications, and those providing maintenance and support for sophisticated equipment will find this tender particularly relevant. By competing in this tender, businesses can contribute to enhancing public safety and potentially secure long-term partnerships with a major government organisation.

## 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 x-ray diffraction system for the use of screening passenger cabin baggage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 x-ray diffraction system for the use of screening passenger cabin baggage.

Renewal: Option to extend (maintenance and service support) by a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010710-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £312,514 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALO X-RAY TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010710-2022
- 11 Jan 2022 at 22:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000817-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/95456718017E49BAA021
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://dft.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0309c9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0309c9.json.