Award

Air Quality Impacts of Biofuels

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2018 at 12:04

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Air Quality Impacts of Biofuels" was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, which operates under the Department for Transport's Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Unit. This tender relates to the industry category of research consultancy services and aims to further understand dioxin contamination in the biofuel supply chain and its potential effects on air quality. The contract period is scheduled from 13 April 2015 to 31 July 2015, with the tender period having closed on 11 March 2015. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in environmental studies or biofuels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider applying due to the suitability classification that indicates these businesses would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Winning this contract could enhance credibility and open doors for further projects in the growing sector of renewable energy and environmental impact studies.

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Notice Title

Air Quality Impacts of Biofuels

Notice Description

The Department for Transport's Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Unit is responsible for administering the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order. This requirement seeks to gain a better understanding of dioxin contamination in the biofuel supply chain and the potential effects this may have on air quality.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-392140a5-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7eec95b-9ba6-4651-8bdc-a8ed5527a5ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 201510 years ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2015 - 31 Jul 2015 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

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