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title: "TYRE AGING RESEARCH"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46438c04-f428-4589-ae40-120f4b0578fb"
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buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2018-02-22"
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# TYRE AGING RESEARCH

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46438c04-f428-4589-ae40-120f4b0578fb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "TYRE AGING RESEARCH" was initiated by THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT, aimed at determining the structural integrity of commercial vehicle tyres. Classified under repair and maintenance services, this contract was executed using a direct procurement method as a single tender action, with a total value of £248,688. The contract period commenced on 19th January 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2018. The tender period ended on 12th January 2018, and the delivery address for the services is located in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialised in research and development services related to vehicular maintenance and safety. Companies with expertise in tyre technology, engineering firms, and consultancy services in the automotive sector would find themselves well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Given the direct nature of the procurement, it offers a streamlined bidding process for qualified suppliers focused on innovative tyre integrity solutions.

## Notice

To determine structural integrity of commercial vehicle tyres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95a52dd3-d305-41fa-a1ca-84993de04756 |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £248,688 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £248,688 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2018 at 13:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95a52dd3-d305-41fa-a1ca-84993de04756
- 29 Jan 2018 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95a52dd3-d305-41fa-a1ca-84993de04756

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95a52dd3-d305-41fa-a1ca-84993de04756
  22nd February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af8af143-a1ee-44b4-a532-023220860458
  award letter

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