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title: "www.dft.gov.uk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0397bf"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0397bf.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2023-03-23"
---

# www.dft.gov.uk

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0397bf

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has recently completed a procurement process for an Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening. The DfT aims to enhance security capability through research and development services. The contract, with a value of £283,102.94, was signed on 14th February 2023. The buyer, Department for Transport, is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender for an Explosive Detection System presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development and security equipment sectors. Companies offering security technology solutions and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. Being an active stage tender, interested businesses should consider the bid validity period of 90 days and the submission deadline of 14th February 2023 for potential growth opportunities.

## 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 purchased 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 have purchased an Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008512-2023 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,000 |
| Lots value | £290,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £283,102 |

## 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMITHS DETECTION – WATFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008512-2023
- 16 Jan 2023 at 12:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001255-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dft.gov.uk
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

## Provenance

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