Published date: 20 August 2024

Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.


Closing date: 13 September 2024

Contract summary

Industry

  • Explosives - 24600000

  • Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 35000000

  • Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment - 35113200

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

    • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

    • Research and Development services on security and defence materials - 73400000

    • Test and evaluation of security equipment - 73431000

Location of contract

Any region

Procurement reference

tender_459512/1395435

Published date

20 August 2024

Closing date

13 September 2024

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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 attached Questionnaire 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.

More information


Attachments

  • DfT National Capability and Testing Centre - Supplier Questionnaire.docx
  • n/a

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Ryan Wake

Address

Great Minster House, Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
England

Email

Ryan.Wake@dft.gov.uk