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title: "The use of red flashing lamps by road recovery operators - Phase 2"
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# The use of red flashing lamps by road recovery operators - Phase 2

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00c621eb-f99e-439c-b951-7d37c8fb2e5b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The use of red flashing lamps by road recovery operators - Phase 2" was conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in London, United Kingdom. This research-focused tender was awarded on 22nd October 2021, following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £249,950, is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2021 and will continue until 31st October 2022. The tender period ended on 5th October 2021, indicating past opportunities for submissions from suppliers in the relevant industry category of research and development services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy within the transport sector, particularly those focusing on innovative solutions for road safety and recovery operations. Companies specialising in research and development services, as well as larger firms capable of fulfilling the requirements of this substantial contract, would be well-positioned to compete. The award to TRL suggests that the buyer is seeking expertise that can contribute to the effective implementation of road recovery protocols using red flashing lamps, which may attract similar service providers in future tenders.

## Notice

Research into The use of red flashing lamps by road recovery operators - Phase 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f9f1ca-77e9-46a1-9f8e-c60c8bd08215 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,950 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | WESTMINSTER |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2021 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f9f1ca-77e9-46a1-9f8e-c60c8bd08215

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f9f1ca-77e9-46a1-9f8e-c60c8bd08215
  22nd October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://departmentfortransportuk.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/GCD/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc={07FFA8A0-0EEE-4937-A05C-98779FCC4F08}&file=REDACTEDTRLAwardLetter.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true
  Award letter

## Notice URLs

- https://departmentfortransportuk.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/GCD/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=

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