Aviation Atmospheric Environmental Technical Support

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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12 Jun 2026 at 10:37

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03 Mar 2025 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed a procurement process for the "Aviation Atmospheric Environmental Technical Support" contract, with Manchester Metropolitan University appointed as the supplier. This contract, classified under the research services category, is valued at £1,370,000, running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method followed was selective, utilising a dynamic purchasing system, and the process has reached the award stage. Delivery of services is required across several regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender initially closed on 24th January 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research and technical support, particularly those with capabilities to contribute to international aviation environmental standards and trends analysis. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract accessible due to its suitability for their scale. Although this contract has been awarded, similar opportunities in the sector may arise, offering growth potential for businesses equipped to participate in governmental environmental protection initiatives.

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Notice Title

Aviation Atmospheric Environmental Technical Support

Notice Description

Contract to provide expertise to actively participate in working groups of the ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP), contributing to tasks including analysis and development of environmental standards, modelling of environmental trends, and the assessment of consensus science

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d882fb2f-bc21-4308-a386-6b9a5cc88a42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9860d2-29e7-4b78-ac27-10df82a8ba34
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,370,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,370,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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