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Provision of Human Factors & Ergonomics Call-off Contract Created

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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17 Jun 2026 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Human Factors & Ergonomics Call-off Contract Created," focusing on research services within the human factors and ergonomics field. This contract was managed through a call-off method from a dynamic purchasing system under the RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System Standard Terms and Conditions. The contract spans from 27th May 2026 to 27th April 2029, with the possibility of extension by one additional year, covering various global locations including the UK, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 17th June 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale companies involved in research services, particularly those specialising in ergonomics and human factors expertise. As the contracting authority, the Department for Transport selected WSP UK LIMITED, a large supplier, highlighting the potential benefit for businesses with substantial resources and expertise in delivering consultancy services. Companies capable of navigating the selective procurement method and participating in further competitions can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and secure long-term partnerships with government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Human Factors & Ergonomics Call-off Contract Created

Notice Description

Single Supplier Contract - via a further competition - for the purchase of provision of Human Factors & Ergonomics expertise. The contract will be for an initial 3-years with an option to extend in yearly increments by an additional +1-year (3+1-year term). The Contract is being offered under the RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System Standard Terms and Conditions for Services which will govern the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7018f875-2cce-48c5-9b02-5181a57f2481
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d0f826e-39d8-4c49-9148-64dd0efb7f06
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 27 Apr 2029 2-3 years
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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

WSP

Further Information

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