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title: "Scoping Study on Low Carbon Road Transport and New Energy Vehicles Development in China"
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# Scoping Study on Low Carbon Road Transport and New Energy Vehicles Development in China

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ffe463f-afb5-42ce-8b9d-e014ee3ed139

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Scoping Study on Low Carbon Road Transport and New Energy Vehicles Development in China" is undertaken by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office based in London, England. This project falls under the research and development consultancy services category and is classified as an open tender, which was active until August 31, 2017. The contract period commenced on September 18, 2017, and is set to conclude on March 31, 2018. This engagement aims to deliver substantial recommendations to support low carbon initiatives in China, linking UK science and innovation to international market access.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in environmental consultancy, specifically those focused on transport innovations and low carbon technologies. Competitors well-suited for this tender include large firms with expertise in research and policy consultancy, particularly those equipped to inform strategic frameworks impacting GHG emission reductions. As the project also promotes UK business access to international markets, enterprises aiming to expand their global footprint in the low carbon sector may significantly benefit from engaging in this procurement process.

## Notice

The scoping is expected to inform the design of the low carbon road transport pillar of the multi-year Prosperity Fund. It should deliver clear, robust and evidenced recommendations on the scope and nature of a programme on low carbon road transport and NEV development in China, in a way that impacts positively on GHG emission reduction, promotes UK science innovation and policy expertise, and supports market access for UK business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6815755c-e03c-4cb6-89ba-96a5f3391d95 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ZHONG TIAN LLP BEIJING BRANCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2017 at 00:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6815755c-e03c-4cb6-89ba-96a5f3391d95
- 3 Aug 2017 at 04:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f42448-94a6-4cc6-94cc-7c5a9334656e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6815755c-e03c-4cb6-89ba-96a5f3391d95
  20th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f42448-94a6-4cc6-94cc-7c5a9334656e
  3rd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  For full details, please log-in via the eProcurement portal BRAVO. Then navigate via Project_1338/ITT_1857

## Provenance

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