--- title: "Research on feasibility by eddy current inspection of aluminium tanker welds" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5575780c-f7f0-4e27-bb6a-aedefacd3d18" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5575780c-f7f0-4e27-bb6a-aedefacd3d18" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5575780c-f7f0-4e27-bb6a-aedefacd3d18.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5575780c-f7f0-4e27-bb6a-aedefacd3d18.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT" published: "2018-12-20" --- # Research on feasibility by eddy current inspection of aluminium tanker welds Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5575780c-f7f0-4e27-bb6a-aedefacd3d18 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5575780c-f7f0-4e27-bb6a-aedefacd3d18) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5575780c-f7f0-4e27-bb6a-aedefacd3d18.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport, specifically the Dangerous Goods Division, is issuing a tender for research on the feasibility of using eddy current inspection techniques for aluminium welds in petroleum road fuel tankers. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with the tender period closing on 5 December 2018. The anticipated contract will begin on 4 January 2019 and run until 4 December 2020. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically targeting technical inspection and testing services, and will be conducted through an open procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and technical services, particularly those with expertise in non-destructive testing methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to compete should consider submitting their proposals, as this research will contribute to the development of UK guidance and technical codes that could shape future industry standards. Interested parties can contact Darren Spencer at the Department for Transport for details on submitting a tender through the AWARD e-tendering portal. ## Notice The Department for Transport Dangerous Goods Division (DGD) intends to let a contract for research into the development of a sub-surface technique for the inspection of aluminium welds of petroleum road fuel tankers. It is anticipated that the outputs from this research will underpin UK guidance, technical codes and/or proposals for test procedures to be included in the relevant standards and/or regulations. If your interested and want to make a tender submission, please contact Darren Spencer (darren.spencer@dft.gov.uk) for your access to the AWARD e-tendering portal. Emailed submissions will not be accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701dbf0d-a8b4-4b1e-b093-5e1114b100f7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Feb 2019 - 7 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2018 at 12:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701dbf0d-a8b4-4b1e-b093-5e1114b100f7 - 21 Nov 2018 at 12:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701dbf0d-a8b4-4b1e-b093-5e1114b100f7 - 21 Nov 2018 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701dbf0d-a8b4-4b1e-b093-5e1114b100f7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701dbf0d-a8b4-4b1e-b093-5e1114b100f7 20th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63dac067-ceb7-4104-92e8-1cc55a43db91 01 Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d974e2f-12ee-4adf-be79-0d2b50aac453 04 Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ba73a33-6ad3-4cf2-ad48-d0366e752ff6 03 Instructions for Tenders - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3fde2e6-f026-4714-977d-9221b08a4533 05 Response Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22e7f5f6-b36a-43e2-9394-6abc36e2226b Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca8cb26d-f44a-4d3d-89b5-9b6cb0fdca03 05 Response Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/858de6d9-4ab8-4d30-b885-7909c391153b 01 Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a784344-846e-451b-a521-2ceb1246e886 02 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d04a9a5-d19f-4111-a241-b745ea732ccf 03 Instructions for Tenderers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ce00897-9860-4188-a02b-9c2238f33419 04 Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2c68bff-8610-4ca5-8c42-8da4d70ade83 05 Response Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7845ab96-dcec-44a0-9710-80de08adf7d1 06 Pricing Schedule ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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