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title: "Trace, Evaluate and Reinforce (TracER)"
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# Trace, Evaluate and Reinforce (TracER)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c9a2

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is currently seeking suppliers for the "Trace, Evaluate and Reinforce (TracER)" project, which aims to enhance the assurance of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) for identifying explosive trace contamination. This tender, active as of 13th July 2026, is conducted through an open procurement process categorised under goods. It covers a diverse range of industry categories including security, fire-fighting, and defence equipment, and has a total estimated contract value of £135,000. Key locations for delivery include the UK and the US, with a deadline for submissions on 17th August 2026. The enquiry window will close on 27th July 2026, marking an important date for interested businesses to note.

This procurement process offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in security, defence, laboratory, and relevant consultancy services. The open competition process encourages participation from a broad sector of businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs, thereby offering potential contracts to a wider range of suppliers. The successful bidders will have the opportunity to engage in a two-stage tender process where the first stage will assess the supplier's capabilities and enforce necessary security measures. This is a significant opportunity for businesses to collaborate with the Department for Transport, providing innovative solutions in enhancing security measures at a governmental level. Interested suppliers must be ready to meet conditions of participation and sign an NDA, gearing them towards advancing in the public sector supply chain.

## Notice

TracER is intended to improve assurance of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) screening to detect explosive trace contamination

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065665-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | £135,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 13:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065665-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065665-2026
  13th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/47878740019F5BAFD5EA
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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