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title: "TracER/Swab STRM Production & Supply PIN Questionnaire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d65d"
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# TracER/Swab STRM Production & Supply PIN Questionnaire

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d65d

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has initiated the planning stage for a procurement process titled "TracER/Swab STRM Production & Supply PIN Questionnaire". This exercise falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and is aimed at understanding market appetite, capacity, and capability to produce a set number of TracER test pieces and STRM swabs. The procurement process is located in the UKI region, with the initial communication released on 27th January 2025. Detailed instructions and submission information can be found via Contracts Finder.

This procurement initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those experienced in chemicals, explosives, electrical machinery, and industrial machinery. Companies providing security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment could also find this tender advantageous. Given the preparation of market surveys, businesses that can demonstrate their capability in producing and supplying innovative testing equipment on a trial basis would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process could potentially lead to long-term collaboration with the DfT, fostering growth and development in the specialized sector of testing and security equipment.

## Notice

Please see attached 'TracER STRM PIN Questionnaire 27.1.25' for all information and submission instructions via Contracts Finder; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf81e91-e999-47da-8653-ae8f67d39e61 This market survey is an information gathering exercise through which the Department for Transport (DfT) is looking to understand market appetite, capacity and capability to produce a pre-agreed number of TracER test pieces and STRM swabs on a trial basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see attached 'TracER STRM PIN Questionnaire 27.1.25' for all information and submission instructions via Contracts Finder; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf81e91-e999-47da-8653-ae8f67d39e61 This market survey is an information gathering exercise through which the Department for Transport (DfT) is looking to understand market appetite, capacity and capability to produce a pre-agreed number of TracER test pieces and STRM swabs on a trial basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002674-2025 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jan 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 24600000 - Explosives
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 11:33 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002674-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dft.gov.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf81e91-e999-47da-8653-ae8f67d39e61

## Provenance

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