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title: "Contract Extension for Research on Performance Test Procedures for Petroleum Road Fuel Tankers Part A"
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# Contract Extension for Research on Performance Test Procedures for Petroleum Road Fuel Tankers Part A

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bc7c82f-ee67-40da-af92-e116a87622e4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract extension for research on performance test procedures for petroleum road fuel tankers, overseen by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in London, United Kingdom. This project falls within the research and development services category and has an awarded value of £40,918.43. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2019 and concluded on 3rd September 2021, having been completed and resulting in a contract award published on 1st November 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which is typically intended for various entities to submit applications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in performance testing, consultancy services, or those specialising in petroleum-related research would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. As the sector adapts to evolving regulatory standards, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and compliance may find lucrative avenues for growth through such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Contract Extension for Research on Performance Test Procedures for Petroleum Road Fuel Tankers Part A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41ab7f55-cb42-4f6b-92f3-78dad9763781 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 3 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,918 |
| 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 | DFTC - 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 | 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

- 1 Nov 2021 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41ab7f55-cb42-4f6b-92f3-78dad9763781

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41ab7f55-cb42-4f6b-92f3-78dad9763781
  1st November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b0d51a5-8580-4e15-b0d2-6e4bff479ee8
  n/a
- https://departmentfortransportuk.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/GCD/rdam/P4030013cPetroleumTankersWP5PartA/Extension/P40300013cContractExtension1Redacted.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=C4VuUc
  Award Letter

## Notice URLs

- https://departmentfortransportuk.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/GCD/rdam/P4030013c

## Provenance

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