--- title: "DfT National Capability Testing Centre Supplier Questionnaire" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0497fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0497fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0497fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0497fa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2024-09-04" --- # DfT National Capability Testing Centre Supplier Questionnaire Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0497fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0497fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0497fa.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the upcoming procurement process for the National Capability Testing Centre, focusing on research and development services, including consultancy and evaluation services related to security and defence equipment. This initiative, part of the planning stage, seeks to assess market capabilities to develop a new site for handling, manufacturing, and disposing of explosives, as well as storing firearms and knives. The contract involves various industry categories, including transport services and nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment. Suppliers are invited to participate by submitting the supplier questionnaire by Friday, 13th September 2024, at 5pm. This tender creates excellent opportunities for businesses specializing in security testing, explosive materials management, and advanced research and development services. Companies with expertise in complying with national and international standards, such as the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), will find this a lucrative opportunity. By participating in the early stages, firms can position themselves strongly for forthcoming procurement processes. It is particularly suited for enterprises with capabilities in comprehensive testing and evaluation of security equipment and related consultancy services. All feedback received during this phase will be valued and treated confidentially, offering businesses a chance to influence future procurement criteria. ## Notice Deadline extension for the below notice, published 20/08/2024. 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 Questionnaire (accessible at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9265ec5b-2440-49cd-b48d-909efcea687e) by 5pm, Friday 13th September. Further response guidance can be found within the attachment. We welcome all feedback. All responses will be treated as Commercially Sensitive. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Further information is provided within the attached document, linked above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028257-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Mar 2025 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## 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 12:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028257-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dft.gov.uk - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9265ec5b-2440-49cd-b48d-909efcea687e ## 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-0497fa. 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