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TAVI3171 - Scientific Engineering Investigation

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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15 Oct 2025 at 07:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport in London has completed a procurement process titled "TAVI3171 - Scientific Engineering Investigation" under the services category. This contract involves crucial scientific inspections for aircraft accident investigations, in line with the Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations 2018 and ICAO Annex 13. The procurement was executed through a direct method without competition, below the threshold, to ensure swift fulfilment of operationally critical tasks. The contract was signed on 9th October 2025 and is active from that date, concluding on 7th November 2025. The main supplier involved is QinetiQ Limited, based in Farnborough, Hampshire.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in scientific research services, particularly those that can contribute to specialised flight accident investigations. Companies with expertise in fracture examination, material identification, and failure mode analysis could find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their portfolio in the aviation sector. Given the nature of the work, larger companies with substantial capabilities in engineering investigations are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Such engagements can open pathways to long-term collaborations with central government departments.

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Notice Title

TAVI3171 - Scientific Engineering Investigation

Notice Description

Vital scientific inspection in 3 aircraft accident investigations, including fracture examination, material and property identification and failure mode. DA as work is operationally critical to ensure continued execution of AAIB mandated responsibilities to Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations 2018 in the UK and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 13 internationally

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065410-2025
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,223 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 30 days
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
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

QINETIQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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