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Vehicle Emissions Tester

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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27 Mar 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed a procurement process for a Vehicle Emissions Tester under direct procurement without competition. The DfT headquarters is located in Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, London, with the procurement falling within the public authority central government classification. The contract, awarded on 26 March 2025, involves Ricardo UK Limited providing engineering services to test vehicle emissions. The contract value is £16,880 GBP, with a gross amount of £20,256 GBP, and covers the period from 31 March 2025 to 31 May 2025. This procurement process falls under the "award" and "contract" stages and pertains to the services category.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in engineering services related to vehicle emissions testing. Large enterprises with experience in delivering similar services to governmental bodies are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. The direct procurement method highlights the urgent need for services, ensuring swift contract awarding and potential future collaborations with the Department for Transport, thereby providing strategic opportunities for growth and increasing visibility within the government sector.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Emissions Tester

Notice Description

Urgent requirement to procure an independent vehicle emmissions tester. 3 quotes were sought but only one reply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f975
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011535-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mycommercial@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RICARDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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