--- title: "Transport Research and Innovation Grants 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f0d6055-7e02-4877-bddf-291628ba4c5c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f0d6055-7e02-4877-bddf-291628ba4c5c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f0d6055-7e02-4877-bddf-291628ba4c5c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f0d6055-7e02-4877-bddf-291628ba4c5c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2021-10-14" --- # Transport Research and Innovation Grants 2021 Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f0d6055-7e02-4877-bddf-291628ba4c5c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f0d6055-7e02-4877-bddf-291628ba4c5c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f0d6055-7e02-4877-bddf-291628ba4c5c.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport is currently conducting the Transport Research and Innovation Grants 2021 (TRIG 2021) tender, which focuses on enhancing the UK's transport system through innovation. This initiative, designated as an innovation grant funding competition, aims to support proof-of-concept research projects, with applications open until 7th November 2021. Grants of up to £100,000 are available for projects that progress from basic research to operational testing. The key procurement stage at this point is the tender phase, with contract delivery expected to commence on 15th February 2022 and conclude by 31st August 2022. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and universities, as it encourages innovative solutions across various transport-related challenges, including those specific to COVID-19 recovery and future freight logistics. Companies specialising in research and development, as well as those involved in transportation technology, are well positioned to compete. The TRIG 2021 programme not only provides 100% funding but also includes technical and commercial oversight from the Department for Transport and Connected Places Catapult, promoting collaboration and networking opportunities that could lead to future investments and partnerships. ## Notice The Department for Transport (DfT), in partnership with Connected Places Catapult, is offering Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG 2021) to fully fund proof-of-concept research projects in support of innovative ideas or concepts that facilitate a better transport system. The TRIG Programme aims to; * Foster innovation to improve UK transport. * Generate growth in the transport sector. * Build links between policy teams in DfT and innovators. While the competition encourages applications with innovative ideas across all areas of transport as part of our traditional open call, some grant funding has been ringfenced for projects addressing COVID-19 Recovery and Resilient Transport Systems, Maritime Decarbonisation and Future of Freight challenges. Under TRIG 2021, SMEs and universities can apply for a grant of either ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa9c6bf-76d3-4b34-ac85-e73409556167 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Innovation Grant Funding Competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 16 - Agricultural machinery - 24 - Chemical products - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 16000000 - Agricultural machinery - 24000000 - Chemical products - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Oct 2021 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa9c6bf-76d3-4b34-ac85-e73409556167 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa9c6bf-76d3-4b34-ac85-e73409556167 14th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://cp.catapult.org.uk/opportunity/trig-2021/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f0d6055-7e02-4877-bddf-291628ba4c5c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f0d6055-7e02-4877-bddf-291628ba4c5c.json.