Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c18-3646-710c-9b6b-253aefb4f1d4/eds-c-deployment-virtual-separation-study [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # EDS-C Deployment: Virtual Separation Study [Crown Commercial Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-commercial-service) Estimated value £80,000 Published 23 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 18 Sept 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender To provide an evaluation of the effect on aviation security of Virtual Separation (VS) systems deployed in conjunction with EDS-C (Explosive Detection Systems for Cabin Baggage Screening) or other 3D imaging platforms ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d29967a5-e8d2-4c40-b0e9-6ef8ba95cc87) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileCrown Commercial Service: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-commercial-service)[SectorMore Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [Included Outside Publication Faith in Nature Natural England 18 days left 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14a29-a2ce-7073-851a-05dd5c86a64c/included-outside-publication-faith-in-nature)[The provision of an online family history service for wales The National Library of Wales 33 days left 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3ab0-72b7-a215-c1db7fc1c138/the-provision-of-an-online-family-history-service-for-wales)[Cymru Can Strategy Review Future Generations Commissioner for Wales 23 days left 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3b47-71a7-b7c4-7d49c6871347/cymru-can-strategy-review)[Sector research for councils to learn from collaborative ICT delivery in local government Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-584b-7036-bbe3-327b4e51c3c7/sector-research-for-councils-to-learn-from-collaborative-ict-delivery-in-local-g)[Research services – Supporto all’analisi dei sistemi di monitoraggio e valutazione della qualità nella IFP in coerenza con il framework EQAVET e sviluppo di strumenti per sistema di gestione di qualità integrato INAPP - Istituto Nazionale per l'Analisi delle Politiche Pubbliche 34 days left 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-a53b-70c6-a544-153ccfb24208/italy-research-services-supporto-allanalisi-dei-sistemi-di-monitoraggio-e-v)[Research and development consultancy services – Traceability of Chemicals in Plastics and in Plastic Products Klima- og miljødepartementet 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-b20f-7027-b962-f3ccdb8e6084/norway-research-and-development-consultancy-services-traceability-of-chemica)