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TMAF3038 - Support for Dangerous Goods Unit

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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22 Oct 2024 at 08:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in London has awarded a contract entitled "TMAF3038 - Support for Dangerous Goods Unit" to SOCOTEC UK LTD. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The project, which handles international and national transport of dangerous goods, commenced on October 15, 2024, and will run until January 15, 2027. The contract is valued at £125,000 and was procured through a direct, single tender action. While the service delivery spans globally, significant locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in technical and regulatory support for dangerous goods transportation. Businesses with expertise in consulting on legal frameworks and technical standards in this sector are well-suited to compete. The awarded entity, SOCOTEC UK LTD from Oxfordshire, a large-scale organisation, stands as an excellent reference for similar enterprises to benchmark their capabilities and approach for future tenders from DfTc and other government departments seeking specialised consulting services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TMAF3038 - Support for Dangerous Goods Unit

Notice Description

The Dangerous Goods Unit (DGU) of Road Freight Regulation (RFR) deal with the international and national transport of dangerous goods, as well as the legal frameworks and technical construction standards which regulate this. To do this, the DGU has a longstanding practice of consulting and working with technical experts from industry. Experts provide useful input to policy officials based on their education, experience or business area. We would like to setup an official call-off contract with a consulting firm of which we regularly engage the services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1608945-79d8-453d-a5d8-e494032b553d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2317b75a-1c1e-46c8-83cc-16189e89651f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2024 - 15 Jan 2027 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
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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

SOCOTEC

Further Information

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