Civil Aviation Authority · Awarded contract
Awarded

Certification and Quality Assurance of Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs) for UK Aviation Security

Awarded 09 Jul 2020

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Awarded09 Jul 2020
Value£560,000.00
SupplierRedline Aviation Security Ltd
AgencyCivil Aviation Authority
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 4y 4mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 9 July 2020Expired 8 July 2022

About

Civil Aviation Authority awarded a contract to Redline Aviation Security Ltd for the provision of third-party certification and quality assurance of Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs) under the UK National Aviation Security Programme (NASP).

The contract, valued at £560,000, involves certifying dog and handler teams and conducting regular quality assurance to maintain standards, with the Civil Aviation Authority maintaining oversight of the third-party provider on a continuous basis.

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) provides additional expert input, and the Department for Transport (DfT) retains overall policy ownership.

The activity is transitioning from a proof of concept to the commercial market, with expected growth based on indicated interest from FREDDs teams.

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