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title: "NSD Technical Advice"
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# NSD Technical Advice

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-507d171d-b76a-4945-ba58-dbab6f0ba065

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is seeking contractors for the "NSD Technical Advice" project, which falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract has been awarded, with a total value of £2,700,000 GBP. The contract period commenced on 29th August 2017 and continues until 28th August 2020. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the final award notice for this contract was published on 11th April 2018.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, especially for large-scale consultancy firms specialising in research and development or associated services. Companies with expertise in delivering high-level technical advice or consultancy solutions may find themselves well-positioned to participate in future tenders from the Department for Transport or similar entities. The established contract value indicates a commitment to extensive support and could lead to further projects within this domain for competitive suppliers.

## Notice

NSD Technical Advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dddbf0c-0e58-4bac-9cd7-d1a7eaae1ad9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2017 - 28 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,700,000 |
| 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 | 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 | HALCROW GROUP |

## 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 Apr 2018 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dddbf0c-0e58-4bac-9cd7-d1a7eaae1ad9
- 14 Feb 2018 at 17:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e11799b-86fc-4bec-bde8-cf818b85d6d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dddbf0c-0e58-4bac-9cd7-d1a7eaae1ad9
  11th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e11799b-86fc-4bec-bde8-cf818b85d6d8
  14th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/3a74acca-70a9-40c0-89ad-e9ecce0a18fb
  Arard letter redacted

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