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title: "Effect of Rolling Resistance on Carbon Emissions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000718297"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-01-05"
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# Effect of Rolling Resistance on Carbon Emissions

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000718297

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## Summary

The procurement process for the tender titled "Effect of Rolling Resistance on Carbon Emissions" was initiated by Transport Scotland, a central purchasing body based in Glasgow, UK. This service procurement tender was awarded to WSP UK Limited, a large supplier located in Edinburgh. The tender aimed to assess the impact of road materials with low rolling resistance on carbon emissions and skid resistance. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract worth £24,581.94 was signed on 14th December 2022.

This tender opportunity by Transport Scotland provides businesses in the transport research sector a chance to contribute to carbon reduction efforts while maintaining road safety standards. Companies specialising in services related to transport research and sustainability practices would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The completion status of the tender signifies the potential for growth and collaboration in the field of transport research, particularly in the development of eco-friendly road infrastructure solutions.

## Notice

To understand the scale of carbon and particulate emission savings that can be achieved by selection of road materials designed to have low rolling resistance. At the same time the effect on skid resistance and the balance between carbon reduction and safety.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an award under the terms of the Multiple Framework Agreement for Transport Research funded and managed by Transport Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Road Research Board.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN467971 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,581 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0HF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN467971

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN467971
  Effect of Rolling Resistance on Carbon Emissions - To understand the scale of carbon and particulate emission savings that can be achieved by selection of road materials designed to have low rolling resistance. At the same time the effect on skid resistance and the balance between carbon reduction and safety.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000718297

## Provenance

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