TENDER FOR TRACE, EVALUATE AND REINFORCE (TRACER) – EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTION – UNITED KINGDOM
Reference
Department for Transport – TracER
Description
TracER is intended to improve assurance of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) screening to detect explosive trace contamination.
Key requirements:
• Explosive Trace Detection
• Assurance improvement
• Security screening
• Contamination detection
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Find a Tender Service at:
Total value (estimated)
- £162,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- October 2026 to October 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 35100000 – Emergency and security equipment
- 35120000 – Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 35121000 – Security equipment
Contract locations
- UK – United Kingdom
- US – United States
Region: United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
Not specified
Tender submission deadline
7 October 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the Find a Tender Service portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Detection quality and capability | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Total cost | Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Department for Transport
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVH-5968-TCRD
Department for Transport,
London,
SW1P 4DR
United Kingdom
Telephone: 000000000
Email: procurement@dft.gov.uk
Region: United Kingdom
Organisation type: Public authority – central government
Source: View original notice on Find a Tender Service
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