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title: "Telematics Use for Retrofitted Buses Research"
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# Telematics Use for Retrofitted Buses Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-227399ef-c032-41b8-9561-bcb8118f034e

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement of a research project titled "Telematics Use for Retrofitted Buses Research" under the CPV classification of Social research services. This project, valued at GBP 49,626, focuses on the human factors influencing the performance of SCR retrofit technology in reducing NOx emissions from buses. DEFRA employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 1st July 2024 to 30th August 2024. The project spans multiple locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other global regions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social research services, especially those specialising in environmental impact assessments and telematics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, leveraging their expertise to contribute to significant environmental and public health improvements. Kantar, a notable supplier in this domain, has previously secured the contract, underscoring the importance of delivering high-quality research insights for government initiatives on air quality and vehicle emissions.

## Notice

This project builds on a previously commissioned piece of work required by the Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU) in 2023, which investigated the human factors influencing the performance of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) retrofit technology in reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx; the collective term for NO and NO2) from buses. This work was carried out by Varian (previously Kantar Public) on behalf of JAQU - results of which were embedded into the overall Bus Retrofit report produced in 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5478086f-c568-40aa-b46f-403361435e3c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,626 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,626 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5478086f-c568-40aa-b46f-403361435e3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5478086f-c568-40aa-b46f-403361435e3c
  4th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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