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title: "Air Quality Impacts of Biofuels"
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# Air Quality Impacts of Biofuels

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-392140a5-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Air Quality Impacts of Biofuels" was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, which operates under the Department for Transport's Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Unit. This tender relates to the industry category of research consultancy services and aims to further understand dioxin contamination in the biofuel supply chain and its potential effects on air quality. The contract period is scheduled from 13 April 2015 to 31 July 2015, with the tender period having closed on 11 March 2015. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in environmental studies or biofuels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider applying due to the suitability classification that indicates these businesses would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Winning this contract could enhance credibility and open doors for further projects in the growing sector of renewable energy and environmental impact studies.

## Notice

The Department for Transport's Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Unit is responsible for administering the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order. This requirement seeks to gain a better understanding of dioxin contamination in the biofuel supply chain and the potential effects this may have on air quality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7eec95b-9ba6-4651-8bdc-a8ed5527a5ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2015 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2015 - 31 Jul 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 May 2018 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7eec95b-9ba6-4651-8bdc-a8ed5527a5ea
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a2b746e-fd86-4f62-a1ed-3ad729e2917b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7eec95b-9ba6-4651-8bdc-a8ed5527a5ea
  14th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a2b746e-fd86-4f62-a1ed-3ad729e2917b
  27th February 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e2bdbd6-d97a-4d41-a718-2aa06f08580a
  Draft Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7446E4D2-E0B9-4127-BF95-7BE24BCF646B
  Procurement Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b891a554-f92f-40d9-8f20-779ccc011a2c
  Draft Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3dad337f-824d-470b-9dcf-2234ddc5c085
  Transparency award notice

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