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title: "TAVI3171 - Scientific Engineering Investigation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ccdd"
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# TAVI3171 - Scientific Engineering Investigation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ccdd

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## Summary

The Department for Transport in London has completed a procurement process titled "TAVI3171 - Scientific Engineering Investigation" under the services category. This contract involves crucial scientific inspections for aircraft accident investigations, in line with the Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations 2018 and ICAO Annex 13. The procurement was executed through a direct method without competition, below the threshold, to ensure swift fulfilment of operationally critical tasks. The contract was signed on 9th October 2025 and is active from that date, concluding on 7th November 2025. The main supplier involved is QinetiQ Limited, based in Farnborough, Hampshire.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in scientific research services, particularly those that can contribute to specialised flight accident investigations. Companies with expertise in fracture examination, material identification, and failure mode analysis could find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their portfolio in the aviation sector. Given the nature of the work, larger companies with substantial capabilities in engineering investigations are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Such engagements can open pathways to long-term collaborations with central government departments.

## Notice

Vital scientific inspection in 3 aircraft accident investigations, including fracture examination, material and property identification and failure mode. DA as work is operationally critical to ensure continued execution of AAIB mandated responsibilities to Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations 2018 in the UK and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 13 internationally

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065410-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,223 |

## 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 | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 07:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065410-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065410-2025
  15th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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