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title: "Contract Extension for Research on performance test procedures for petroleum road fuel tankers"
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# Contract Extension for Research on performance test procedures for petroleum road fuel tankers

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf438667-f964-43e2-98d8-a1fc1a640c93

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in the United Kingdom, focusing on a contract extension for research on performance test procedures for petroleum road fuel tankers. The tender, classified under research and development services, was conducted using an open procurement method, and the award for this contract was made on 23 August 2021. The contract value is £93,800 and it is set to run from 27 March 2020 to 31 March 2023, with all activities based in London (postal code SW1P 4DR).

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the research and consultancy sector to engage with a major public sector client. Businesses specialising in petroleum research, performance testing, and related consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract may lead to further collaborations and expansions within the sector due to ongoing government investments in transport infrastructure and research.

## Notice

Contract Extension for Research on performance test procedures for petroleum road fuel tankers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e03ad415-8a3e-4afd-ae4b-446a948328f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,800 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TWI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e03ad415-8a3e-4afd-ae4b-446a948328f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e03ad415-8a3e-4afd-ae4b-446a948328f8
  4th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09b7841e-d0b1-4509-bf98-f9e1d18f8949
  CE Award Letter

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