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title: "LST EVALUATION"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b8811f6-976d-4c87-b5a6-7997c136f56a"
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# LST EVALUATION

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b8811f6-976d-4c87-b5a6-7997c136f56a

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is conducting a tender for "LST EVALUATION," aimed at data collection and evaluation of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) in the UK. This project falls under the research and development services industry category, with the procurement process now in the award stage. The total contract value is £99,912, and the award was made on 8th May 2017. The contract period is set to run from 10th May 2017 to 31st October 2017, with the tender having been selected via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in research and development services, specifically those focused on transport logistics and vehicle evaluation. Businesses that have the capability to contribute to transport-related data analysis and consultancy could find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in this sector can facilitate growth by tapping into ongoing projects related to transportation efficiency and regulation in the UK.

## Notice

Data colletcion and evaluation of the DfT's LSTT. The data collection and anyalyses is focus on two key specific areas where additional evaluation is requied and to build into some preliminary work that has been undertaken by trial evaluators. Longer semi trailers (LSTs) are up to 2 metres longer that the 13.6m regular semi traialers (RSTs) on our roads.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a31158-90a1-41ff-a0bf-7e0b0905fb08 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,912 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,912 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | W S P |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2018 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a31158-90a1-41ff-a0bf-7e0b0905fb08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a31158-90a1-41ff-a0bf-7e0b0905fb08
  29th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25995d46-a208-46fc-8954-5391db1e42c6
  AWARD LETTER

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