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Telematics Use for Retrofitted Buses Research

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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04 Sep 2024 at 16:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement of a research project titled "Telematics Use for Retrofitted Buses Research" under the CPV classification of Social research services. This project, valued at GBP 49,626, focuses on the human factors influencing the performance of SCR retrofit technology in reducing NOx emissions from buses. DEFRA employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 1st July 2024 to 30th August 2024. The project spans multiple locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other global regions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social research services, especially those specialising in environmental impact assessments and telematics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, leveraging their expertise to contribute to significant environmental and public health improvements. Kantar, a notable supplier in this domain, has previously secured the contract, underscoring the importance of delivering high-quality research insights for government initiatives on air quality and vehicle emissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telematics Use for Retrofitted Buses Research

Notice Description

This project builds on a previously commissioned piece of work required by the Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU) in 2023, which investigated the human factors influencing the performance of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) retrofit technology in reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx; the collective term for NO and NO2) from buses. This work was carried out by Varian (previously Kantar Public) on behalf of JAQU - results of which were embedded into the overall Bus Retrofit report produced in 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-227399ef-c032-41b8-9561-bcb8118f034e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5478086f-c568-40aa-b46f-403361435e3c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,626 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,626 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Adrian Ajibade
Contact Email
adrian.ajibade@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KANTAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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