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title: "Motorcycle Helmet Performance Testing - Phase 4"
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# Motorcycle Helmet Performance Testing - Phase 4

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f62d661-856b-4a40-8bff-841b9ac34353

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has completed a procurement process for "Motorcycle Helmet Performance Testing - Phase 4." This project, classified under research and development services, aimed to appoint a competent laboratory to conduct impact tests on approved motorcycle helmets, generate comprehensive technical files, and ensure proper environmental disposal of tested helmets. The procurement used a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract value set at £28,066. The relevant contract period commenced on 3rd September 2019 and will continue until 8th September 2020, while the tender period closed on 25th August 2019. The work is to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory testing and consultancy services in the field of safety equipment, particularly those capable of meeting the specific technical requirements outlined by the Department for Transport. Companies that offer high-quality testing apparatus, environmental disposal services, and related technical advisory capabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with public procurement processes like this can foster business growth through consistent demand for specialised services in the transport safety sector.

## Notice

The Department for Transport is looking to appoint a competent laboratory that will; 1. Use high quality apparatus to subject a number of approved motorcycle helmets to a series of precise and accurate impact tests. 2. Supply the Department with a comprehensive technical file for each model of helmet that is tested. 3. Provide the Department with technical advice relating to any test procedures or results provided. 4. Provide a helmet pre-test storage facility that is a clean, safe, secure, and with a temperature controlled at 25 degrees +/- 5 degrees Celsius 5. Dispose of helmets that have been tested in a manner that minimises the impact on the environment and to ensure that there is no possibility of them entering into use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76053ecd-f877-4ca1-b027-f4a0f91e48a5 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2019 - 8 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,066 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,806,667 |
| 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 | INSPEC INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2019 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76053ecd-f877-4ca1-b027-f4a0f91e48a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76053ecd-f877-4ca1-b027-f4a0f91e48a5
  11th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbed3f0c-9a8b-45f4-87f0-c8d8414bea9a
  Award letter

## Provenance

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