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title: "Rolls Royce Engine Research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-78ce2723-289f-401a-a08b-b845e2fa3536"
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# Rolls Royce Engine Research

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78ce2723-289f-401a-a08b-b845e2fa3536

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Rolls Royce Engine Research" was initiated by The Department for Transport, focusing on research and development services within the transportation industry. The contract, valued at £50,000 and situated in the East Midlands, was awarded on 13th June 2016, with the contract period running from 14th June 2016 to 31st January 2017. This tender fell under the 'Other' procurement method and was completed as of 7th December 2016, following its tender period which concluded on 13th May 2016.

This procurement contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in aeronautics and engine technologies. Firms that can offer innovative testing methodologies or data analysis related to aircraft engines would be especially well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with The Department for Transport or related governmental bodies could lead to further growth avenues in public sector contracts.

## Notice

This project will 1. Contribute to the cost of testing one RR Trent engine from a list of representative engines as agreed by ICAO CAEP Working Group 3. 2. Provide a report of PM testing data for the Trent family of engines. 3. Provide DFT with a competitor PM mass and number dataset/assessment to inform DFT considerations for positions to adopt ahead of CAEP/11 negotiations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ca92ff-d93f-4334-960f-98987b6dc64f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2016 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROLLS ROYCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2016 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ca92ff-d93f-4334-960f-98987b6dc64f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ca92ff-d93f-4334-960f-98987b6dc64f
  7th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0abdd3c-5bc7-4bad-9fc1-ec4b31711e54
  Award Letter

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