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title: "Survey into Light Utility Vehicles"
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# Survey into Light Utility Vehicles

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7204e5a1-98db-4120-9ef2-6975eed7154e

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by the Department for Transport involved a tender titled "Survey into Light Utility Vehicles." This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is located in England. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £198,864. The tender period ended on 9th May 2019, while the contract commenced on 30th August 2019 and is set to conclude on 29th August 2020. The winning supplier for this contract is Watermelon Research Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services within transport or related consultancy sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this particular opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Engaging in such tenders can not only increase visibility in the public sector but also enhance collaboration with major government departments, facilitating growth and expansion in their respective markets.

## Notice

Hi Please find attached papers for a new procurement, Survey into Light Utility Vehicles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a47240-9c84-4ca6-ade2-537ac019e868 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2019 - 29 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £198,864 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,864 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERMELON RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2019 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a47240-9c84-4ca6-ade2-537ac019e868

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a47240-9c84-4ca6-ade2-537ac019e868
  18th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2fb3ee6-c2f7-43eb-81d7-b4e48f844606
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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