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E-Scooter Rental Trials Evaluation

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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01 Apr 2025 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) based in London, England has awarded a contract titled "E-Scooter Rental Trials Evaluation" under the industry category of Research, testing and scientific technical simulator. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. This contract is valued at £500,000 and involves multiple delivery locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 20th March 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and testing sectors, particularly those specialising in scientific and technical simulations. Large-scale organisations or those experienced in evaluations of transport trials will find the tender well-suited to their capabilities. The awarded supplier, Ove ARUP & Partners Limited, exemplifies the type of established, highly capable business that can leverage such contracts to grow their profile and operations within this field.

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Notice Title

E-Scooter Rental Trials Evaluation

Notice Description

E-Scooter Rental Trials Evaluation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-521909a0-6ec8-461c-ab9f-20678f938766
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb8dc7c-5c12-4032-a0f4-cc1383c8e405
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 1-2 years
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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

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