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title: "Manston Live Test"
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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-b5fd17-52b17609-04b1-4d00-ae92-60606c148e05

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Manston Live Test" was conducted by The Department for Transport, focusing on freight transport agency services. This tender, which has been completed, was initiated to set up arrangements for a one-day live test at Manston Airfield under Operation Brock. The contract was awarded with a total value of £22,440 and took place from 1st January 2019 to 8th January 2019, with the award notice published on 2nd May 2019. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, classified as below threshold.

This tender presents opportunities for established logistics and transport firms, particularly those with experience in freight transport services, to enhance their market visibility and establish relationships with government entities. Companies that specialise in providing transportation solutions, along with those that have proven capabilities in handling rapid set-up operations for critical infrastructure projects, would be well-positioned to compete in future similar tenders. With such projects being vital for national initiatives, successful participation could lead to substantial business growth.

## Notice

Set up STA to pay RHA for provision of services for one day live test at Manston Airfield for Operation Brock.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e723e43f-0209-49a5-8432-9fe645a9d45d |
| 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 | £22,440 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,440 |
| 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 | ROAD HAULAGE 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 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e723e43f-0209-49a5-8432-9fe645a9d45d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e723e43f-0209-49a5-8432-9fe645a9d45d
  2nd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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