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Expert Advice on Dangerous Goods

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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27 Oct 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Department for Transport, involves a contract titled "Expert Advice on Dangerous Goods." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on safety consultancy services, with the process managed from their office in London, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 27th October 2025. The contract was awarded directly to TRANSREG LTD without competition, following a "Below threshold" procurement method. The agreement covers a period from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2028, with the possibility of extension if necessary.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large consultancy firms specialising in safety and compliance within the transportation sector. Businesses capable of providing expert advice on dangerous goods and ensuring compliance with safety regulations can leverage this contract to establish or expand their presence in public sector consultancy. The engagement will require the ability to influence domestic policy and shape international agreements, enhancing the business's portfolio and potentially leading to further opportunities in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Expert Advice on Dangerous Goods

Notice Description

The Dangerous Goods Unit is responsible for developing domestic policy and shaping international agreements which form the basis of our legislation. The DGUs overriding policy stance is to minimise the safety risks to people, property and the environment, whilst ensuring any requirements of dangerous good transport remain proportionate and are implemented in a way that helps facilitate trade and economic growth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d40c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068495-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2028 3-4 years
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

TRANSREG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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