Published date: 8 February 2018

Last edited date: 8 February 2018

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Awarded contract (published 8 February 2018)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£23,000

Procurement reference

Low emission vehicle platforms

Published date

8 February 2018

Closing date

28 January 2018

Contract start date

8 February 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), wishes to implement year 2 (FY 17-18) Cross Whitehall Prosperity Fund non ODA activity in Mexico entitled "Future Cities". The Service Supplier will conduct clear, robust and evidenced recommendations for a key Mexican city to create the conditions for feasible and self-sustaining implementation of low emission vehicles in public and private transport sector sub-segments. The implementation of this strategy will identify potential commercial opportunities and areas for UK private sector engagement.


More information

Attachments

Additional text

A report which details the technical, operational, environmental, financial and other key aspects of the different bus configurations and their efficiency when considered for public transport operations in the Monterrey metropolitan area. Buses studied should be electric, hybrid or diesel (Euro VI, EPA16 or higher).


About the buyer

Contact name

Claudia Pando

Address

King Charles Street
British Embassy Mexico City
London
SW1
England

Email

Claudia.pando@fco.gov.uk