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title: "PETROLEUM ROAD FUEL TANKERS ELEMENT MODELLING"
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# PETROLEUM ROAD FUEL TANKERS ELEMENT MODELLING

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3476b36e-94e2-47ac-a3ba-2641b29bea03

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport, which has issued a tender titled "Petroleum Road Fuel Tankers Element Modelling". This project falls under the research and development services category and encompasses detailed finite element modelling for performance test procedures concerning petroleum road fuel tankers. The procurement was conducted through a direct method with a single tender action below the threshold, and the contract, awarded to TWI, is valued at £93,800. The contract period commenced on 27th March 2020 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2021. The tender has been publicly announced as of 11th May 2020, following its completion on 2nd March 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in finite element modelling and performance testing technology. Companies engaged in engineering consultancy, particularly those focusing on petroleum-related projects, would find themselves well-suited to compete in this sector. The involvement of a government department also indicates a stable demand which can contribute to business growth in these fields, allowing firms to expand their portfolios and enhance their service offerings.

## Notice

Research on performance test procedures for petroleum road fuel tankers; Part C - Detailed Finite Element Modelling (FEM) and Engineering Critical Assessment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344ee122-ce84-49b8-957d-dff0726f5770 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,800 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## 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 2020 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344ee122-ce84-49b8-957d-dff0726f5770

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344ee122-ce84-49b8-957d-dff0726f5770
  11th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/488a8ac1-40e8-4cf3-ac2f-a6a14f49427a
  award letter

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