Award

Sustainable Aviation Fuels cost and carbon savings research

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

14 Feb 2024 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has recently awarded a contract for the research and development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels cost and carbon savings. The contract, valued at £50,000 GBP, was awarded to Cambridge University. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold), with the tender period ending on 6th September 2023 and the contract period starting from 7th September 2023 to 29th February 2024. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services.

This tender opportunity created by the Department for Transport can be particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the research and development services industry. Businesses interested in sustainable aviation fuels and environmental research are well-suited to compete for this contract. The award notice was published on the Contracts Finder platform, offering insights into the contract details and key dates for interested parties.

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Notice Title

Sustainable Aviation Fuels cost and carbon savings research

Notice Description

This is a retrospective contract award notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28a01cc7-2d34-47b8-bffd-2382f45cad4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5174e881-7bd4-47d6-b343-cf59a2e8ac34
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY

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