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title: "Aviation Atmospheric Environmental Technical Support"
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# Aviation Atmospheric Environmental Technical Support

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d882fb2f-bc21-4308-a386-6b9a5cc88a42

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed a procurement process for the "Aviation Atmospheric Environmental Technical Support" contract, with Manchester Metropolitan University appointed as the supplier. This contract, classified under the research services category, is valued at £1,370,000, running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method followed was selective, utilising a dynamic purchasing system, and the process has reached the award stage. Delivery of services is required across several regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender initially closed on 24th January 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research and technical support, particularly those with capabilities to contribute to international aviation environmental standards and trends analysis. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract accessible due to its suitability for their scale. Although this contract has been awarded, similar opportunities in the sector may arise, offering growth potential for businesses equipped to participate in governmental environmental protection initiatives.

## Notice

Contract to provide expertise to actively participate in working groups of the ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP), contributing to tasks including analysis and development of environmental standards, modelling of environmental trends, and the assessment of consensus science

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9860d2-29e7-4b78-ac27-10df82a8ba34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,370,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,370,000 |
| 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 | 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 10:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9860d2-29e7-4b78-ac27-10df82a8ba34
- 3 Mar 2025 at 17:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9860d2-29e7-4b78-ac27-10df82a8ba34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9860d2-29e7-4b78-ac27-10df82a8ba34
  12th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ef1ddd0-c041-458a-a138-9392c1efb855
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