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title: "LiMUT : Autonomous vehicles LIDAR testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-82a39d46-d991-4888-a6b1-c12c0268044b"
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# LiMUT : Autonomous vehicles LIDAR testing

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82a39d46-d991-4888-a6b1-c12c0268044b

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for the project "LiMUT: Autonomous vehicles LIDAR testing" to NPL Management Limited. The contract, valued at £797,600 GBP, falls under the Research services category. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a Single tender action. The contract period starts on August 1, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2025, providing ample time for project completion. The tender process concluded on July 24, 2023.

This procurement opportunity offers businesses in the research services sector a chance to engage with the Department for Transport. Companies involved in autonomous vehicles testing, LIDAR technology, and research services should consider this contract. The award to NPL Management Limited presents a growth opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their presence in these areas. As the contract has been awarded, interested parties can explore potential future collaborations with the contracting authority, DfTc, based in London, England.

## Notice

LiMUT : Autonomous vehicles LIDAR testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc53db73-bdc8-4d05-a390-1e7a09e26785 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £797,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £797,600 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NPL MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2023 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc53db73-bdc8-4d05-a390-1e7a09e26785

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc53db73-bdc8-4d05-a390-1e7a09e26785
  5th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f252df4c-3c9f-4b2f-baeb-e160cf2b4d57
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