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Prior Information Notice

DfT National Capability Testing Centre Supplier Questionnaire

  • First published: 21 August 2024
  • Last modified: 21 August 2024
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To record your interest or obtain additional information or documents please find instructions within the Full Notice Text. (NOTE: Contract Award Notices and Prior Information Notices do not normally require a response)

Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-049245
Published by:
Department for Transport
Authority ID:
AA76327
Publication date:
21 August 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

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

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
24600000 Explosives Chemical products
35113200 Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment Safety equipment
73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services Research and Development
73400000 Research and Development services on security and defence materials Defence and security
35000000 Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment Defence and security
73431000 Test and evaluation of security equipment Test and evaluation
60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Transport and Related Services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
ryan.wake@dft.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

Date Details
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