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title: "Manston Live Test"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-39429678-ffa6-418d-b403-7974b8c35833"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2019-05-02"
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# Manston Live Test

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39429678-ffa6-418d-b403-7974b8c35833

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport, which is located in London, England. The tender titled "Manston Live Test" pertains to the provision of lorries and drivers for a live test at Manston. Classified under freight transport agency services, this contract was awarded via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract started on 7 January 2019 and concluded on 8 January 2019, with a total contract value of £29,810. The tender period ended on 6 January 2019.

This tender represents an opportunity for freight and logistics companies, particularly those equipped to provide transportation services quickly and efficiently. Businesses that specialise in freight transport, especially those with existing capabilities in providing drivers and vehicles for short-term projects, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with public procurement in such niches can facilitate growth and expansion of service offerings for qualifying firms in the sector.

## Notice

Provision of lorries and drivers for the live test at Manston.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1078faa7-2f03-4fb6-8720-182a5d32fe4a |
| 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 | 2 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 8 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,810 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,810 |
| 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 | FREIGHT TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services

## Release History

- 2 May 2019 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1078faa7-2f03-4fb6-8720-182a5d32fe4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1078faa7-2f03-4fb6-8720-182a5d32fe4a
  2nd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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