Award

Future of Flight: BSI Flex 1906

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Nov 2025 at 16:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Sep 2025 at 13:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

12 Sep 2025 at 15:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "Future of Flight: BSI Flex 1906" contract involves the Department for Transport as the buying organisation, located at Great Minster House, London. The procurement falls under the category of services, specifically research services, and is part of the public authority - central government sector. The direct procurement method was utilised, justified by BSI Standards Institution being the sole entity capable of updating the relevant standard. The procurement process reached the award stage on 20th November 2025, with a contract period from 21st November 2025 to 31st March 2026, at a gross value of GBP 155,160. The contract was awarded to BSI Standards Institution, indicating a strategic partnership to meet the technical requirements of this project.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for large-scale enterprises with expertise in research services and standard updates, given the technical specificity and direct award nature of the procurement. Businesses capable of supporting such niche projects may explore future similar engagements by establishing their technical prowess and niche capabilities. While this particular opportunity is a direct award, other organisations can position themselves for potential future collaborations by engaging in innovative solutions and reinforcing their presence in relevant industry networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future of Flight: BSI Flex 1906

Notice Description

Requirement to update Standard Future of Flight: BSI PAS

Procurement Information

BSI are the only organisation that can create a new standard

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075822-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£129,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

BSI STANDARDS INSTITUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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