Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Transport
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NSSR Market Engagement - Event Advertisement
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a notice to advertise the upcoming market engagement event for the National Security Science and Research team within the Department for Transport.
The event is to present to the market what the Department for Transport's NSSR team is working on, brief description into what works have been done so far, what the indicative plans are moving forward and at a high level - describing how we would need support in meeting our goals from industry.
The event will cover background to the team and then go into the respective themes.
These themes include:
• Behavioural Science.
• Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems.
• Systems and Analysis
• Bulk Detection (X-ray and non-contact screening)
• Vulnerability assessment
• Design of experiments/statistical support and
• Programme management services in benefits realisation and communications.
After the themes have been presented, we will keep the chat bar open and capture any questions which we will endeavour to allocate some time to, at the end of the session - to try and answer.
We would request all suppliers to keep their mics on mute and be conscious of mics being on whilst the event is being delivered. Continued disruption (intentional or not) may lead to you being ejected from the event for the benefit of other viewers.
The event will be recorded and made available for those who are unable to attend the first time. All questions and answers will also be captured to ensure full transparency with potential providers who may miss the live broadcast.
To note, this is not a commitment or confirmation of any procurement activity. This is purely an event to share information with the market as well as gaining some insight and feedback to help the DfT in their information gathering for future direction.
If you miss the event or would like access to the aforementioned video as well as the copy of questions and answers, please contact: RAD@dft.gov.uk
The event will be held on Wednesday 28th July 2021 from 13:00 to 16:00 and will be delivered via Microsoft Teams.
Event details:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting:
Or call in (audio only):
+44 20 3443 8728,,325070804#
United Kingdom, London
Phone Conference ID: 325 070 804#
Meetings may under certain circumstances be recorded, If a meeting is to be recorded the organiser should tell you beforehand stating the reason why. During the meeting a banner will appear on the screen to show that it is being recorded.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £8,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
No commitment for procurement at this stage. Just an invitation to attend a market engagement event for information on what DfT is working on in regards to National Security Science and Research.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 September 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is not a commitment for procurement activity. This is an information only event to help the market understand who NSSR are, what work they do, some insight into what the future of the industry looks like. and how the Department for Transport's NSSR team may require support from industry to meet those goals.