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title: "Scientific Support Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2021-03-31"
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# Scientific Support Contract

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-329570cb-bd87-41d3-b95a-49338eac8fa8

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is seeking a contractor for a "Scientific Support Contract," specifically for Specialist Engineering Support Services to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, following a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £300,000, has a duration from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023, with the award date being 30 March 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering support and consultancy services within the research and development sector. Firms experienced in delivering high-quality engineering services, particularly those with a track record in aviation safety and accident investigation, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With a significant budget allocation, this could lead to further partnerships and growth opportunities in a sector that requires consistent expertise and innovation.

## Notice

Provision for Specialist Engineering Support Services to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch 3 year contract with 2 year extension option

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ddc5d7-8a48-48cc-88c2-f9b6f09b41fa |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ddc5d7-8a48-48cc-88c2-f9b6f09b41fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ddc5d7-8a48-48cc-88c2-f9b6f09b41fa
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eefd76e1-c56e-436e-80d2-5796a67f9e8c

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