Award

Management and Delivery of the SHARP Programme and Development of Helmet Testing and Rating Protocols (Phase 2 - Validation)

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 13:56

Award

29 Oct 2025 at 16:04

TenderUpdate

08 Sep 2025 at 15:12

Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for the "Management and Delivery of the SHARP Programme and Development of Helmet Testing and Rating Protocols (Phase 2 – Validation)". This contract was awarded to TRL Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Wokingham, operating within the services industry category. The procurement utilised an open procedure and the process has now reached the contract award stage, which was signed on 13th November 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £1,496,785.44 gross, extends from 13th November 2025 to 30th November 2028. The project focuses on both the enhancement of helmet testing protocols and management within the SHARP programme and involves substantial work in market research services across the UK.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in services related to market research and safety validation. Companies with expertise in research services, helmet testing, and rating protocol development are well-suited to compete in future contracts of a similar nature. The open procurement method encourages a diverse array of partnerships and collaborations, including potential subcontracting arrangements, offering extended opportunities for growth and innovation in safety standards and market research capabilities within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management and Delivery of the SHARP Programme and Development of Helmet Testing and Rating Protocols (Phase 2 - Validation)

Notice Description

This Procurement will establish a single Supplier Contract for the management and delivery of the SHARP programme (Work stream 1) and development of helmet testing and rating protocols (Phase 2 - Validation) (Work stream 2).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059616
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073566-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,247,321 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,247,321 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@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

TRL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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