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Research on Petroleum Road Fuel Tankers - Work Package 3

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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08 Aug 2017 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is initiating a tender titled "Research on Petroleum Road Fuel Tankers - Work Package 3," aimed at providing research activities to align regulations on petroleum road fuel tankers with international standards, thus minimising risks associated with them. This procurement falls under the research services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 25 August 2017, with the contract scheduled to commence on 13 September 2017 and concluding on 29 March 2019. Potential providers must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and technical services, particularly those specialising in non-destructive testing and welding standards. Companies that offer expertise in regulatory compliance and safety standards related to road fuel tankers would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The work may also benefit SMEs seeking to expand their portfolio in the transport and environmental safety sectors.

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Notice Title

Research on Petroleum Road Fuel Tankers - Work Package 3

Notice Description

The Department for Transport Dangerous Goods Division requires a contract for the provision of research activities to ensure that the international regulations and standards on petroleum road fuel tankers are designed to help minimise the risk of harm to people, property and the environment, and are proportionate and implemented in a way which helps to facilitate trade and economic growth. This work package focuses on technical support for three specific activities concerning the welding of aluminium tankers: A gap analysis on non-destructive testing and weld acceptance criteria between firstly the requirements in the current standard EN 13094 referenced in regulations and a proposal for the next revision of EN 12972. Secondly between the current and previous versions of the EN standard and the prevailing US standard(s), in particular ASME Section VIII 1 Division 1 and; Analysis of any other proposals which may compromise the standard of welding on road fuel tankers; and developing improved guidance on competent person welded repairs or modifications, based on recommendations from previous research work, including on aluminium tankers, the effect of contamination from long term exposure to petroleum. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk [The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is [insert time, day and date (DD/MM/YYYY)]] [Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5863de2e-5ae2-4d72-a05c-327b57b7cf94
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Sep 2017 - 29 Mar 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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