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title: "Research on performance test procedures for petroleum road fuel tankers; Part A - Review and analysis of accidental data, impact conditions and regulations"
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# Research on performance test procedures for petroleum road fuel tankers; Part A - Review and analysis of accidental data, impact conditions and regulations

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4242138c-4fd4-45af-bf37-5434845eb48d

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is seeking providers for a contract titled "Research on performance test procedures for petroleum road fuel tankers; Part A - Review and analysis of accidental data, impact conditions and regulations." This tender is classified under 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' and is currently in the Award phase. The procurement process utilised an open method under an open procedure, allowing for submissions below a certain threshold. The contract period is set to begin on 1st November 2019 and will run until 1st April 2021, following a tender submission deadline of midday on 26th September 2019.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and analysis within the transportation and safety sectors. Companies specialising in consulting services related to fuel transport safety measures and regulatory compliance would be particularly suited to compete for this tender. Successful bidders can leverage this project to enhance their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with government entities, ultimately contributing to business growth in related sectors.

## Notice

The Department for Transport Dangerous Goods Division (DGD) intends to let a contract for the provision of a detailed review and analysis of accident data, impact conditions and regulations pertaining to petroleum road fuel tankers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93df35b-2434-400b-989d-69f8643f60fe |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 1 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,918 |
| 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 | APOLLO VEHICLE SAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2019 at 12:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93df35b-2434-400b-989d-69f8643f60fe
- 31 Oct 2019 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93df35b-2434-400b-989d-69f8643f60fe
- 3 Sep 2019 at 09:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/239b02bb-e811-4732-9637-2b0bb5c17ce0
- 28 Aug 2019 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/239b02bb-e811-4732-9637-2b0bb5c17ce0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93df35b-2434-400b-989d-69f8643f60fe
  4th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/239b02bb-e811-4732-9637-2b0bb5c17ce0
  3rd September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/774eba26-77f8-43d1-b843-a9c9bafbf97c
  Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d065cf4-eabc-448f-925b-406b0f5d12e7
  Invitation to Tender Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51d3f1fc-018a-4f64-a7bc-efd9d9e4f1c9
  Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63265bca-197c-442b-84a4-15c2e4de53a6
  Appendix A - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eba2af5c-9635-4d66-9815-7cbd4e6bf17d
  Appendix B - Response Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32cc4751-546b-41fe-b312-cc8f040e4e46
  Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd13e055-a9ca-4888-8ae2-eda1cf0e1828
  DfT Travel and Subsistence
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b2435d0-ba6b-4982-8914-646f2ae2f2be
  Armed Forces Covenant
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/484f212b-2b13-4f5d-9063-a3a888d5a12f
  Award Letter

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