Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Department for Transport
London
UK
Contact person: Ryan Wake
E-mail: ryan.wake@dft.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.dft.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Other: Transport
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
DfT National Capability Testing Centre Supplier Questionnaire
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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 Questionnaire (accessible at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3dda21-a057-4a8d-9f9e-5547bff14814) 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24600000
35000000
35113200
60000000
73000000
73400000
73431000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Further information is provided within the attached document, accessible at: [insert link].
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note, the DfT reserves the right not to run a procurement or any further engagement related to this PIN.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/03/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please note, the DfT reserves the right not to run a procurement or any further engagement related to this PIN.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/08/2024