Scope
Reference
TTSD3009
Description
To identify a suitable supplier for the provision of reliable, timely, open-source information that can improve the speed and accuracy of advice from DfT to UK aircraft operators on the threats and risks they face overseas. These updates will be provided both via email and via an online portal featuring geographical maps. The supplier should also provide assessments of aviation security for specific locations on request
Total value (estimated)
- £207,000 excluding VAT
- £248,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 February 2026 to 19 February 2028
- Possible extension to 19 February 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The Buyer proposes to enter into a Contract for the initial period of 2 years with the successful Tenderer (Supplier) with the potential extension period of 12 months being available.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 79311400 - Economic research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See ITT documentation via the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal
Technical ability conditions of participation
See ITT documentation via the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.
Technical requirements will be defined in the tender documents on a performance and
functional basis in accordance with Section 56 of the Procurement Act 2023, by reference
to international standards where applicable.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 December 2025, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
5 January 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
via Jaggaer eSourcing Portal https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
itt_2899 - Global Risk & Response (GRR) Open-source Provider
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 October 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Full details will be in the ItT documentation - Appendix 6 |
Quality | 60% |
| Commercial | Full details will be in the ItT documentation - Appendix 5 |
Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Full details will be in the ItT documentation - Appendix 6 |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not proportionate and niche market
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: J Costelloe
Email: dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government