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title: "Aviation Performance, Fares and Emissions Data Service"
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# Aviation Performance, Fares and Emissions Data Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f7e2

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## Summary

The Department for Transport, a central government public authority based in London, has overseen the contracting process for the "Aviation Performance, Fares and Emissions Data Service." This open procurement, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, aims to provide the Department with comprehensive data on airline costs, profits, route performance, airport charges, air fares, and carbon emissions. The procurement stage is complete, resulting in the awarding of a contract to RDC Aviation Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Leicester. The service is classified under CPV codes related to data services and statistical support, and the contract is active from 12 May 2025 to 11 May 2026, with potential extensions until 2028.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in data analysis, transport services, and environmental assessments within the aviation sector. Businesses with capabilities in database software development, data services, and statistical analysis are well-suited to compete in such tenders. With a gross contract value of £44,400 per year, this open competition allowed for below-threshold participation, making it accessible for SMEs and other suitable entities looking to aid governmental policy analysis and improve outcomes for both consumers and the economy. The methodical approach of 80% weightage on quality and 20% on price further highlights the focus on superior service delivery.

## Notice

To understand the commercial, operational and environmental context of airlines and airports, this contract offers the DfT access to detailed data on aviation performance, fares and emissions. Specifically, service providing data on: * airline costs, profits and route performance * airport and airspace charges * air fares * carbon emissions from flights This will enable the DfT to assess the commercial and environmental performance of the sector, and will inform analysis of policy options to improve outcomes for consumers and the economy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial 12-month period from the Contract Commencement Date, with an option for the DfT to extend at the same annual cost by a further 24 months in 12-month increments, reviewed on an annual basis. This review will include a review of the number of user accounts. The Contract must not include any provision for automatic renewal at the end of the contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021186-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 11 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | RDC AVIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48611000 - Database software package
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 79330000 - Statistical services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 10:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021186-2025
- 24 Mar 2025 at 13:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010896-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021186-2025
  14th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010896-2025
  24th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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