Published date: 16 January 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 February 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

SW1P 4DR

Value of contract

£290,000

Procurement reference

tender_347834/1167412

Published date

16 January 2023

Closing date

14 February 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

14 March 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

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 explosive detection system for cabin baggage (EDSCB) computer tomography x-ray system, with ongoing support and maintenance.

Please see the procurement documents for all information.

The DfT is planning to host a Bidder Briefing Session on 27 January 2023 hosted via Microsoft Teams.

Additional information, including the final date/time, will be circulated via Jaggaer in due course.

If you would like to attend, please raise a clarification via Jaggaer with the representative's name, job title and email address (maximum of 2 representatives).

More information

Links

Additional text

Please access the Invitation to Tender documentation via the Jaggaer platform https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

And search for ITT reference itt_1311 - Explosive Detection System for Computer Tomography Cabin Baggage Screening, should you wish to participate in this opportunity.

If you are not currently registered on the DfT's Jaggaer platform, please register your organisation for an account.

About the buyer

Contact name

Sam Hatton

Address

Great Minster House
London
SW1P 4DR
England

Email

Sam.Hatton@dft.gov.uk