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title: "Support services for EN 18324 enquiry process"
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# Support services for EN 18324 enquiry process

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28cbc67f-ea59-49ab-b659-e0264bf044e9

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for the provision of technical support services related to the EN 18324 enquiry process, which involves the draft European standards for charge point accessibility. The contract, valued at £40,000, was awarded to Systra Limited. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 16th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2026. The services are classified under 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' and are primarily located in the United Kingdom, Europe, and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy and technical support services, focusing on infrastructure and standards development. The procurement seeks to ensure that UK standards align with European directives, which is pivotal for businesses involved in international standards and compliance. SMEs with expertise in these areas could leverage this contract to enhance their reputation and business reach in both domestic and international markets.

## Notice

OZEV/ DfT require technical support services to support the enquiry process for EN 18324, the draft European standards for charge point accessibility. The Department needs to ensure that the UK response for this enquiry is robust, which gives us the best chance of aligning the EN standards with the directions that the UK needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc64219-4e6a-471f-9a63-dbb192acfe42 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

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

## 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 May 2026 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc64219-4e6a-471f-9a63-dbb192acfe42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc64219-4e6a-471f-9a63-dbb192acfe42
  11th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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