Scope
Description
National Security Science and Research (NSSR), a Division within Department for Transport, delivers critical Science and Technology projects which contributes to the safety of the UK Transport sector. NSSR delivers its critical projects, in part, through a call-off contract with PA Consulting Ltd, which is due to expire in March 2026. This has delivered more than 80 requirements totalling £16m over the past 4 years.
NSSR welcomes interested parties to attend a Market Engagement event to learn about what we do and hear what our planned next steps are ahead of any potential formal procurement launch in Summer 2025.
Date/Time
09:30 - 14:30, Monday 19th May 2025
Location
The Ballroom, The Clermont Hotel, Charing Cross, Strand, London WC2N 5HX
Joining/Registration instructions
Point of contact
Bryan Small - Bryan.small@dft.gov.uk
The venue has limited availability and as such, a recording of the event will be made available for those not in attendance.
Total value (estimated)
- £16,000,000 excluding VAT
- £19,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services
- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
- 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials
- 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment
- 72212132 - Aviation test software development services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 May 2025
Engagement process description
Date/Time
09:30 - 14:30, Monday 19th May 2025
Location
The Ballroom, The Clermont Hotel, Charing Cross, Strand, London WC2N 5HX
Joining/Registration instructions
Point of contact
Bryan Small - Bryan.small@dft.gov.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
Department for Transport
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTC-5358-LTWZ
Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Bryan Small
Email: Bryan.small@dft.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government