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Demand-led innovation for the Automotive sector Materials requirements in 2030 and beyond

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Sep 2023 at 08:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the project titled "Demand-led innovation for the Automotive sector Materials requirements in 2030 and beyond" has been completed. The buying organisation, UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, has awarded a contract to RICARDO-AEA LIMITED. The procurement falls under the services category within the Research and development services and related consultancy services industry. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from 2nd October 2023 to 29th March 2024, with the tender period ending on 25th August 2023.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in research and development services and consultancy within the automotive sector materials industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. By aligning innovation efforts with customer needs, businesses can contribute to enhancing the quality, performance, and sustainability of materials crucial for automotive manufacturing. The contract aims to drive demand-led innovation programmes that benefit both the foundation industries and the automotive sector, creating room for growth and collaboration within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demand-led innovation for the Automotive sector Materials requirements in 2030 and beyond

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement A Demand-led innovation programme can help to align the innovation efforts of various industries with the needs and demands of customers or end-users. These programs typically focus on addressing specific challenges or opportunities in the market. The foundation industries, which include sectors like metals, chemicals, cement, glass, ceramics, and paper, form the backbone of industrial production and infrastructure development. They provide essential materials and components that are vital to various sectors, including automotive manufacturing. The automotive sector relies heavily on the foundation industries for materials like steel, aluminium, plastics, rubber, and various chemicals. Innovations in the foundation industries can have a direct impact on the automotive sector by improving the quality, performance, and sustainability of these materials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0cc1389-4f1a-4617-bc91-f47d2a3aa412
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5fa0cc-0b0d-47bb-9b27-1ec25714b8c5
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 6-12 months
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

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