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title: "Crash Helmet Purchase 2017"
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# Crash Helmet Purchase 2017

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91e7a7c9-749c-4041-8471-456ec167c611

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of motorcycle helmets has been initiated by the Department for Transport, titled "Crash Helmet Purchase 2017." Classified under the transport equipment industry, this contract's total value is £90,000, with active procurement method described as selective through a competitive dialogue. The tender period concluded on 5 June 2017, and the contract is set to run from 14 June 2017 until 14 June 2018, encompassing delivery to various locations including the UK, European territories, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the motorcycle safety equipment sector, particularly for those experienced in producing high-quality helmets. Large-scale suppliers, such as HGB Motorcycles Ltd, Infinity Motorcycles, and Helmet City, may find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Companies that offer innovative helmet designs and can demonstrate compliance with safety testing standards would be particularly suited to participate in similar future procurements from the Department for Transport.

## Notice

The procurement of motorcycle helmets for safety testing by the Department's helmet safety scheme SHARP (Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme). SHARP is a DFT consumer information programme that provides independent information to motorcyclists on the differences in protection provided by safety helmets that are being marketed in the UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/657d1638-1fa9-4244-ab50-ef633704818b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2017 - 14 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | HELMET CITY; HGB MOTORCYCLES; INFINITY MOTORCYCLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2017 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/657d1638-1fa9-4244-ab50-ef633704818b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/657d1638-1fa9-4244-ab50-ef633704818b
  16th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3efc6c2b-3dff-482c-ba4e-f08afaaede26
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ba9e796-b0fb-4a28-a14f-7a5338abf5c4
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99b5e41e-7c65-4bb7-88ae-596116cd8815
  Award Letter

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