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title: "Inefficient Vehicles Export Research Project"
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# Inefficient Vehicles Export Research Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-669f89dc-cb69-45c6-b8e2-035eda2ea9a9

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is planning a tender for the "Inefficient Vehicles Export Research Project." This research project aims to investigate the UK's involvement in exporting inefficient second-hand vehicles to ODA countries. The project involves conducting a port study on 500-1000 vehicles, testing around 150 of them for irregularities such as missing catalytic converters, and comparing data with the DVLA database. The tender has a value of £70,000, and the deadline for submitting future notices is 30th January 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd April 2023 to 31st July 2023.

This tender by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research services and foreign economic-aid-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The project is suited for organisations interested in environmental research and international development. Businesses with expertise in automotive industry regulations and emissions standards may find this tender particularly relevant for their growth and business expansion.

## Notice

BEIS would like to commission an external organisation to conduct research into the UK's contribution to the dumping of inefficient 2nd hand vehicles in ODA countries. This research will consist of a port study to record the VIN and Reg numbers of between 500-1000 vehicles and test a smaller number (around 150) for irregularities and the general state of the car at export, looking for vital missing parts which affect the efficiency and safety such as missing catalytic converters. BEIS will use the reg numbers from all the cars gathered at port (whether tested or just reg/vin noted) to compare with the DVLA database on road worthiness, age and standard during it's last MOT inspection. BEIS would then require a short report of the findings. Further detail regarding an early market engagement session held in January to be announced.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5436bc6c-1fa8-4da3-a0d5-f3f957614ce1 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2022 at 16:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5436bc6c-1fa8-4da3-a0d5-f3f957614ce1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5436bc6c-1fa8-4da3-a0d5-f3f957614ce1
  5th December 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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