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| Title: | Provision of a Third Party Assessor of Threat Image Projection (TIP) Image Libraries and Collation of TIP Data |
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| Authority: | Civil Aviation Authority |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Restricted |
| Short Description: | System quality assurance assessment and review services. Under the National Aviation Security Programme (NASP), the UK has regulated the use of Threat Image Projection (TIP), and this will shortly become mandatory for the screening of cabin baggage and items carried at all airport passenger and staff checkpoints. Historically the image libraries have been centrally provided by the Department for Transport (DfT), however given the increasing range of security screening equipment available, moving forward the Civil Aviation Authority will be seeking to assess and approve libraries created by third party suppliers, including by the equipment manufacturers themselves, using a set of standardised physical threat articles. After initial approval, image libraries must have 10% of their images updated and re-approved annually. There are currently 8 libraries which have already been approved and would require annual re-approval. The CAA is accordingly looking to identify and contract with an independent third party (ie one who is not involved in the production of the libraries) to assess the content and suitability of new or amended image libraries against agreed criteria, and provide advice and recommendations as to their approval or otherwise. The supplier would be required to manage the physical threat item library and to undertake assessment of both initial and annual updates of image libraries. Additionally, the contractor would receive and collate monthly TIP data generated, which would be provided direct by around 50 UK airports, conduct initial analysis of the data received, and provide monthly reports to the CAA based on this data . It is important both for the ongoing resource and functionality of the capability, and also its independence, that the assessment is carried out by a third party appointed by the CAA on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT). Under this arrangement, CAA will maintain oversight of the third party provider on a continuous basis. In the future the use of TIP may be extended to other areas of aviation security screening, such as hold baggage, cargo and in-flight supplies, each of which would require initial and subsequent re-approval of TIP libraries. For library approvals it is envisaged the contractor would levy a fee direct from the applicant for each application assessed, based on a scale of charges to be agreed with the CAA. The cost of collating and analysing TIP data would be charged direct to the CAA. |
| Published: | 14/03/2024 11:11 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
Title:
I.1)Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House, Beehive Ring Road, Crawley, RH6 0YR, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1293573042, Email: scott.taggart@caa.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/, Address of the buyer profile: https://www.caa.co.uk/home/
NUTS Code: UK
I.2)Type of the contracting authority and main activity or activities:
Other type:: Aviation Regulator
I.3) Main activity:
Other activity:
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities/entities:
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: No
Section II: Object Of The Contract
II.1)Description
II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority/entity: Provision of a Third Party Assessor of Threat Image Projection (TIP) Image Libraries and Collation of TIP Data
II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works:
SERVICES
Service Category: 26
Do you agree to the publication of this notice?: Yes
Region Codes: UK - UNITED KINGDOM
II.1.3)The notice involves:
Not Provided
II.1.4)Short description of the contract or purchase(s):
System quality assurance assessment and review services. System quality assurance assessment and review services. Under the National Aviation Security Programme (NASP), the UK has regulated the use of Threat Image Projection (TIP), and this will shortly become mandatory for the screening of cabin baggage and items carried at all airport passenger and staff checkpoints. Historically the image libraries have been centrally provided by the Department for Transport (DfT), however given the increasing range of security screening equipment available, moving forward the Civil Aviation Authority will be seeking to assess and approve libraries created by third party suppliers, including by the equipment manufacturers themselves, using a set of standardised physical threat articles. After initial approval, image libraries must have 10% of their images updated and re-approved annually. There are currently 8 libraries which have already been approved and would require annual re-approval. The CAA is accordingly looking to identify and contract with an independent third party (ie one who is not involved in the production of the libraries) to assess the content and suitability of new or amended image libraries against agreed criteria, and provide advice and recommendations as to their approval or otherwise. The supplier would be required to manage the physical threat item library and to undertake assessment of both initial and annual updates of image libraries. Additionally, the contractor would receive and collate monthly TIP data generated, which would be provided direct by around 50 UK airports, conduct initial analysis of the data received, and provide monthly reports to the CAA based on this data . It is important both for the ongoing resource and functionality of the capability, and also its independence, that the assessment is carried out by a third party appointed by the CAA on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT). Under this arrangement, CAA will maintain oversight of the third party provider on a continuous basis. In the future the use of TIP may be extended to other areas of aviation security screening, such as hold baggage, cargo and in-flight supplies, each of which would require initial and subsequent re-approval of TIP libraries. For library approvals it is envisaged the contractor would levy a fee direct from the applicant for each application assessed, based on a scale of charges to be agreed with the CAA. The cost of collating and analysing TIP data would be charged direct to the CAA.
II.1.5)Common procurement vocabulary:
72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services.
II.2)Total Final Value Of Contract(s)
II.2.1)Total final value of the contract(s)
Value: 149,838
Currency: GBP
Excluding VAT: Yes
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Type Of Procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Restricted
IV.2)Award Criteria
IV.2.1)Award criteria: Not Provided
IV.2.2)Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
IV.3)Administrative Information
IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority: Not Provided
IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract: Not Provided
Section V: Award Of Contract
1: Award And Contract Value
Contract No: Not Provided
V.1)Date of contract award decision: 05/02/2024
V.2)Information About Offers
Number Of Offers Received: 3
Number Of Offers Received By Electronic Means: 3
V.3)Name And Address Of Economic Operator To Whom The Contract Has Been Awarded:
QinetiQ Limited
Cody Technology Park, Ively Road, Farnborough, Farnborough, GU14 0LX, United Kingdom
Email: info@qinetiq.com
V.4)Information On Value Of Contract
Initial estimated total value of the contract
Value: 14,983,800
Currency: GBP
Excluding VAT: Yes
Total final value of the contract
Value: 14,983,800
Currency: GBP
Excluding VAT: Yes
If annual or monthly value:
Number of years: 2
V.5)Information about subcontracting:
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1)Information about European Union funds:
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
VI.2)Additional Information:
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VI.3.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures:
Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House Beehive Ring Road Crawley, West Sussex, London, RH6 0YR, United Kingdom
VI.3.2)Procedures for appeal: Not Provided
VI.3.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not Provided
VI.4)Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 14/03/2024