Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c6e-9234-71ae-8e07-3480019611c7/nssr-market-engagement pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # NSSR Market Engagement [DfTc - Department for Transport](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dftc-department-for-transport) Estimated value Not stated Published 7 Jul 2021 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The National Security Science and Research (NSSR) division within the Department for Transport (DfT) is looking to enhance the efficiency of delivery, innovation and resilience of research outcomes by exploring the possibility of investing in a new contracting arrangement and would welcome comments/observations from suppliers who operate in the Science and Research sector. We are publishing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) seeking feedback from suppliers to establish the current capabilities, capacities and appetite of the market in relation to: Behavioural Science ### Canine Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Systems and Analysis Bulk Detection ### Vulnerability Programme Management Services in Benefits Realisation and Communications and; Future of Aviation Security Solutions and Innovations. This Early Engagement is intended to: Explore what suppliers are present in this sector, who they work with and how services are/can be delivered Obtain views and advice on the future delivery of this sector Obtain considerations and feedback on how and when work can be delivered, including if there is appetite to work with the DfT Next Steps: Suppliers who are able to offer advice/solutions relevant to this requirement are invited to respond to complete the Supplier Questionnaire which can be found on [dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html](https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html) - the project is titled NSSR Market Engagement, under PQQ. Suppliers are asked to submit it via the Jaggaer system and complete the PQQ that is on the DfT Jaggaer website, by 14th July 2021. This builds on the NSSR commitment to engage and seek input from suppliers. This market analysis will better inform our next steps and input into the justification of any future sourcing models. Following the collation of all responses, we plan to host a market event to discuss our proposed solution and subsequent next steps. All responses will be treated as confidential. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4e5dcfd1-113f-4b8a-8040-c37b8849a85d) 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. 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